Simple ways to improve on your speech and presentation

These are simple ways you can employ to improve on your speech and presentations:

1. Maintain visual contact with your audience. (A smile diffuses tension).
2. Do not hide behind the podium.
3. DO NOT READ FROM THE POWERPOINT!
4. Be prepared for sudden interruptions.
5. Stick to your allotted time.
6. Apply the power of humor. (Green jokes cheapen)
7. Use pertinent illustrations, quotes and quotations.
8. Master the use of the microphone.
9. Learn volume control.

Just plain be nice and remember, it's not about you it's all about your audience.

- Francis Kong

Lesson Learned: Keep yourself connected with your audience. Apply humor. Speak with clarity and volume.