28. Be authentic and vulnerable.
When giving a presentation, the worst thing you can do is try to be someone else and come across as pretentious and unoriginal.
In this TED talk, Brene Brown starts by revealing that she felt so vulnerable and embarrassed after one of her talks that she didn’t leave her house for three days.
Successful presenters are authentic, even if they are not perfect. They are relatable, grounded and vulnerable. Instead of hiding their failures, imperfections and insecurities, they share them with the audience and build an emotional connection.
When the audience finds you relatable, they are more inclined to listen to you and take you seriously.
29. Conclude your presentation on a high.
Just like it’s important to start your presentation with a powerful hook, likewise, you need to conclude your presentation in a way that it impacts your audience and leaves them thinking about your take-home message for a long time after.
There are several ways to close your presentation with style:
Here’s an infographic summarizing the main points above and more.
Read our guide to learn more about how to close a presentation in a powerful way.
30. Leave time for questions at the end.
Our last piece of advice for preparing for and presenting an effective presentation is to get your audience involved and allocate time for their comments and questions at the end of your presentation.
Everyone wants to be heard, and if you did your job correctly, you should have sparked some conversation starters from your audience by the end of your presentation.
Give them your time and attention at the end of your presentation to show them you care about your presentation and most importantly, them.
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