Presentations are like performances. Everything of the presentation has to be well in place and thoroughly practiced. The better the performance, more the chances of winning the contest, competition, new client, respect and applause. Out of the many things that presenters need to perfect (like content, powerpoint presentation, reaching on time to give the presentation etc), are a few things in their ‘look’ that could take them a long way - ensure people take you seriously + ensure people measure your suggestions with optimism. So here it goes -
Enlisted below are some things that would help you get that strategic/ intelligent look while giving presentations:
1. Moderate the pitch of your voice every now and then
Suddenly dropping the pitch of your voice while speaking every now and then, makes the audience clue into what you’re speaking closely
2. Give gentle nods while speaking and while hearing out others
3. Scribble on your notepads occasionally
Scribble any non-sense even if you have nothing to write
4. Strike a thoughtful pose
Something like the picture of the person enclosed below –
5. Use your hands to emote
This a great way to make people resonate with what you’re speaking. Look at the use of the hand in the picture below -
6. Grey hair helps
This is a nice tool for young people also. It’s not very uncommon to see a few grey strands in the hair of young people – this is actually the place to make use of it.
7. Wear nice strategic looking specs
Ever noticed how Shah Rukh Khan uses his strategic looking glasses in forums where he reveals a very serious side of him. Have a look at the picture below for reference:
8. Occasionally, pause while speaking
When you say something important, leave a gap after it. Let it hang there for a few seconds. Try it when talking to your friends. "You know what I think? (pause...two...three...four...) I think mobile value added services is shortly going to grow into a separate industry in itself. (pause...two...three...four...) Here's why..."
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