How to develop your presentation skills.

When developing your presentation skills there are three major details you need to think about… Design, Script and Public speaking.

Whilst considering the design and layout of your presentation, you need to think about the imagery and text. Your images need to showcase the work, creating a steady flow and pace of the best work. Make sure to use text sparingly as, you don’t want to cause the presentation to look clustered. Consider using a clean and simple font with a minimal colour palette throughout to avoid distraction.

Secondly, when preparing your script, make sure to over-prepare rather than under-prepare so you’re not left stranded for words in front of an audience. If you construct your presentation similar to an essay, it will make it easier for the audience to follow, allowing them to take in the information. Practice makes perfect so, ensure to practice ahead of time in order to figure out your timing and use of your tools.

Finally, public speaking consists of three things; confidence and nerves, body language and preparation and practice. In order to build in confidence, you need to practice in situations that make you nervous. It’s okay to be human just practice, practice, practice. On the other hand, body language can be read in many different ways, it can help how you come across to the audience. Standing tall as oppose to pacing can have a major effect on your audience. At the end of the day, always ensure to prepare your materials and test your technology.