How can you prepare for a flexible and natural presentation?

2 Know your audience

The next step is to research your audience and understand their needs, expectations, and preferences. Who are they? What do they already know about your topic? What are their questions, concerns, or objections? How do they prefer to receive information? Knowing your audience will help you choose the right tone, language, and examples for your presentation.

4 Know your style

Your style is how you express your content and personality through your voice, body language, and visuals. You want to use a style that suits your topic, your audience, and your own strengths. To do that, you need to practice your presentation and get feedback from others. You also need to prepare for different scenarios and situations that may arise during your presentation, such as technical issues, questions, or interruptions.

5 Know your nerves

It is normal to feel nervous before or during a presentation. However, you don't want your nerves to affect your performance or your connection with your audience. To manage your nerves, you need to adopt a positive mindset, use relaxation techniques, and focus on your audience's needs rather than your own fears.

6 Know your feedback

The final step is to evaluate your presentation and learn from your experience. You want to collect feedback from your audience, your peers, and yourself. You want to identify what went well, what didn't go well, and what you can improve for next time. You also want to celebrate your achievements and acknowledge your efforts.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?