Speaker's Briefing

'Preview' the competition and you'll give a blockbuster speech
Next time you’re speaking at a conference with other solo presenters, invest a little time to listen to the speakers who came before you. “Previewing” the competition will help you:

Maintain stage presence when using visuals
When you use visuals, always make sure you dominate the stage and your audience knows where to look for you. Always remember to:

Presentation accessories at your fingertips
Sometimes it takes more time to round up the physical accessories you need for an effective “show-and-tell” presentation than it does to put together your actual remarks.

Body language that can kill your message
While it’s true that English has become the international language of science, diplomacy and commerce, successful speakers know that there’s still no such thing as an international body language.