Creating a Strong Foundation as a Speaker

If you want to deliver a powerful presentation, it starts with the preparation even before you go to the front of the room to speak. Here are (5) valuable tips for creating a strong foundation as a speaker.

1. Know who’s in your audience before you speak. Call the event or program planner to find out the profile of the people attending.
2. Arrive early before your presentation and walk around introducing yourself to some of the people.
3. If you’re speaking for half an hour to an hour, your talk should cover only 3-4 points.
4. Let the audience know at the beginning what you’ll be presenting and how long.
5. Speak to only one person at a time for about 4-5 seconds. Speak directly to them, not over their heads. This helps reduce nervousness, increases confidence and connection with the audience.