Pro Presentation Tips: Secrets to Winning the Room

I’m always happy to pass on great info...and this is great info! I’ve included a few snippets below lifted from the full article.

It's human nature: Our brains are wired to take in all available information and draw instant conclusions. Which means that everything you do—how you walk into a room, carry yourself, and use gestures—makes an impression that has nothing to do with what you actually know .

Here are tips for winning a room by sending the right signals with your nonverbal and verbal cues.

Make Yourself Big

The first key to success in a high-stakes situation is to boost your confidence. Try this: Make yourself as big as possible for a minute or two beforehand, with your arms raised high as though you just won the lottery. Take up space! You're huge! Or, try the hands-on-hips superhero stance . It sounds silly—but it works. Your mind will listen to your body's signal, resulting in a hormonal reaction that will increase your comfort level and decrease your fight-or-flight response to the stress.

Be Happy to Be There

The best way to project warmth is to feel grateful that you're with the people around you. So, instead of being nervous when you walk into a room, remember that you want to be there. After all, no matter what you’re talking about or who you’re presenting to, it’s likely an honor that you’re being asked to speak.

Own the Space

Moving around a room with a sense of destination and purpose as you speak demonstrates confidence and ease. But, there’s a difference between using space comfortably and pacing like a caged animal. Try moving deliberately to a specific spot in the room, making a point or two to the people seated there, and then heading toward a new destination.

Do you need more detail on this subject? Head on over to the full article here for more ideas and perspective. Afterwards, why not drop me an email to share your thoughts kim@kimwalker.com.au; or call me on 02 9517 3125.

Thanks,

Kim