Presentation Skills

1. The visuals in my presentation match well with the information I'm communicating, and they help carry the speech.

2. To prepare for my presentation, I think carefully about the message I want to send.

3. Before I present, I become familiar with the room and the space in which I'll be speaking.

4. I plan and practice my presentation until I can speak comfortably and fluently.

5. I assume my audience knows very little, and then I give them all the information they need.

6. I tell stories to influence and persuade my audience.

7. Anxiety gives me stress, and brings negative energy to my presentation.

8. I make sure that organisers or other staff prepare my equipment so that I can arrive right on time and start immediately.

9. I encourage my audience to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

10. I pay attention to my nonverbal behaviour, like facial expressions and eye contact, to make sure I stay engaged with the audience.

11. I use examples to support my points.

12. My presentations sometimes take longer than planned.

13. If I want to persuade an audience, I get them to think about what the future will be like if they continue without making changes.

14. I purposefully create a clear opening and closing to my presentation.