Top 10 presentation techniques

7. Channel your adrenaline into enthusiasm

Stage fright is a negative term for excitement. No football manager tells his team to be calm just before kick off. Instead, control the physical symptoms of stage fright by breathing deeply from your diaphragm and by going through your presentation in your head imagining a positive outcome. Being well prepared will also boost your confidence.

8. Deliver with passion

It's amazing how catchy enthusiasm is. If your voice is expressive and your gestures animated, you will appear confident and passionate.

9. Think ahead about all the questions you might be asked

The question-and-answer part of the presentation may be more important than the actual presentation -- particularly the questions that could throw you. Remember to paraphrase the questions before answering them and take into account the questioner’s reasons for asking. When answering, keep looking around the audience – others may have had the same question. Treat all questions and questioners with respect.

10. Remember it’s about the audience

Avoid appearing too cocky or unprepared. As long as you stay focused on the audience, in preparation and delivery and during the Q&A session, you should be successful.