Thread: How can I improve my PowerPoint presentation Skills?

Originally Posted by Bhavya

Hello Friends,

I have been doing presentations very often recently, and I have no problem admitting that it's though.
I have easily get nervous and I have a breathing problem while continuously speaking.I want to control my breathing problem and develop my presentation skills.


Can you guys tell me some hacks to excel my presentation skills?



Thank You!

I've had some experience in public speaking, so I guess it'll be useful for you. First of all, choose a person with whom you're confident with. Someone who doesn't make you nervous and someone who doesn't distract you by making fun of you should be your sole audience. Imagine it that way. Choose a person and concentrate on their face all the time. that helps.

Next, eat something before you present. It helps me. I admit I had hyperventilation problem because of my nervousness in presenting. But I got over it by trusting myself and stuffing my mouth with foods.

And next, Imagine that your audience knows nothing of what you're saying. They are getting to know all the stuff through you and imagine that they'll believe whatever stuff you say at the presentation. They know NOTHING and you know everything! That's my mantra.

Present it like you'd explain it to a baby. That should ease your breathing problem. Take it slow and easy. Take a pause between each sentence. Enunciate each word. Emphasize it. It'll flow down.

And avoid looking at people who intimidate you. just forget about them. They're babies! Remember that!

Originally Posted by Bhavya

Thank you so very much for these wonderful tips, It's really helpful, once again thank you so much

No need to thank me. I had severe stage fear and I usually tend to talk fast. So announcing on a stage was a challenge. I had to learn and imitate other expert announcers' style for some time to gain confidence. And then I started firing away with my own style.
Copying one's style would be useful to ease your nerves. Just do it with their permission.
When you do it often, you won't need to prepare at all at some point. It'll become a second nature to you.