Speaking to your Audience

When the presenter speaks to the audience the first thing to do is to capture interest and attention in order to have an effective communication.

Speaking to an audience that is uninterested is a waste of time. If an audience attends the presentation is because they are interested, and they hope to get something from it, like learning, see points of view, have fun or just understand a topic. That is why the presenter should try not to disappoint the audience.

The presenter must choose a topic that interests himself or the audience. It also has to use appropriate and understandable language.

We must consider the audience’s knowledge and see how the topic can be addressed to the presentation.

One technique that will also influence in the speech is if the speaker knows to the audience. For instance if the presenter has participated in past presentations, study in the same school or work in the same company. Try to anticipate some questions that the audience might ask and prepare for them.

In order for the presenter to be less challenging here are a few tips to follow before a presentation:

•        The presentation’s day, the speaker should be in a good shape.
•        The presenter should rest enough the night before in order to give a fresh presentation and have a 100% clear mind.
•         It should be a relaxing day. Avoid activities that will make the presenter lose energy; otherwise, it may cause nervousness.
•         The presenter should not rehearse hours before the presentation, otherwise it would get confused due to the nerves and it would be harder to gain the audience attention.
•         The presenter should eat light food to keep the stomach in control. Avoid caffeine because increases nervousness, avoid alcohol and tranquillizers.