Don’t Just Read

Once you’re up on stage, if all you do is read from your notes, you’ll quickly lose your audience. It’s common for new speakers to attach themselves to their notes because it feels safe; however, people have come to hear what you have to say and they want to see you looking at them when you speak. They want to connect with you, so give them every opportunity to do that.

Your notes are there to guide you through your presentation. Remember to stay out there with the audience and not buried in your notes.