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9 Simple Tips To Become A Powerful Presenter

9 Simple Tips To Become A Powerful Presenter
by Shiv Khera

Good public speaking and powerful presentation skills are essential tools for effective persuasion. Persuasion skills are the ability to influence, convince, negotiate and sell — something all of us will need at some point during our lifetime. And I'll bet that most of have been in situations where we've had to say a few words in public but got cold feet.

Public speaking consistently ranks as the number one fear for most people — outranking even death.

The reason public speaking is considered to be the greatest fear is because when people are in front of an audience and unable to perform, they feel humiliated and rejected, and their self-esteem lowers.

The good news is that public speaking is a learned trait and can be mastered. Just like learning to ride a bicycle, you can learn to master the art of public speaking. The best product or service, if not presented properly, is useless. There are many advantages to being a powerful speaker: you are perceived as a leader and an expert in your field; you gain respect; and you can leverage your position effectively.

3 F's of public speaking

1. Flair — When you are on the platform, your presentation must have pizzazz. Even if you are not an entertainer or a performer, your presentation should not be bland. A bland presentation becomes dull and monotonous. It must have that zing. It must be lively.

2. Flow — There must be a structure to your presentation, otherwise people lose track. Without a proper flow, the message gets lost, which results in utter confusion.
 
3. Facts — Whatever you say from the platform goes into public domain. No matter what you say, you must have your facts right in order to gain credibility.

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