Notes
Don't dump all your content on your slides because you are afraid of forgetting something!
Use the notes section in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Presentation to keep track of what you want to say during your presentation while keeping your slides clean, concise, and to the point!
Silence is Golden
Instead of making "filler sounds" ("uhhhh") when you are lost or blanking, just be silent. This will give the audience time to digest the information you've already presented without revealing that you lost your place!
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Meet & Greet
Wait by the door of the room you are presenting in and greet the crowd! This will help alleviate nervousness and establish a friendly tone with your audience members.
