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    After many years of studying how people make their presentations, I've uncovered in my mind, the top 5 sins which many people commit when making presentations. Avoid them at all costs!

    1. Starting like a caged mouse

    Many presenters begin with a polite, “How is everyone” or “Thank you for giving me this opportunity” Rather trite, don't you think? I am not saying that you should be rude. What I am saying is to get the formalities out of the way as quickly as possible and start with a bang not a whimper like a caged mouse. Give the audience a startling statistic, an "in your face" statement, an interesting quote, a news headline . . . something powerful that will grab their attention immediately!

    2. Failing to "feel" your audience

    If you fail to take advantage of the time before your presentation, you have lost a window of opportunity to enhance your credibility with your listeners. You should always arrive early to greet your audience prior to your presentation. Of course you would do this at your own functions. But when you are presenting to strangers, make it a point to "feel them " - don't arrive two minutes before your speech and leave immediately after it. Your audience wants to meet you, know you and understand the

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    th a polite, “How is everyone” or “Thank you for giving me this opportunity” Rather trite, don't you think? I am not saying that you should be rude. What I am saying is to get the formalities out of the way as quickly as possible and start with a bang not a whimper like a caged mouse. Give the audience a startling statistic, an "in your face" statement, an interesting quote, a news headline . . . something powerful that will grab their attention immediately!

    2. Failing to "feel" your audience

    If you fail to take advantage of the time before your presentation, you have lost a window of opportunity to enhance your credibility with your listeners. You should always arrive early to greet your audience prior to your presentation. Of course you would do this at your own functions. But when you are presenting to strangers, make it a point to "feel them " - don't arrive two minutes before your speech and leave immediately after it. Your audience wants to meet you, know you and understand th

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    not a whimper like a caged mouse. Give the audience a startling statistic, an "in your face" statement, an interesting quote, a news headline . . . something powerful that will grab their attention immediately!

    2. Failing to "feel" your audience

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    If you fail to take advantage of the time before your presentation, you have lost a window of opportunity to enhance your credibility with your listeners. You should always arrive early to greet your audience prior to your presentation. Of course you would do this at your own functions. But when you are presenting to strangers, make it a point to "feel them " - don't arrive two minutes before your speech and leave immediately after it. Your audience wants to meet you, know you and understand th

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    you would do this at your own functions. But when you are presenting to strangers, make it a point to "feel them " - don't arrive two minutes before your speech and leave immediately after it. Your audience wants to meet you, know you and understand the person behind that presentation. Give them this opportunity and you will connect with the audience better.

    3. Making a presentation word for word from a prepared script

    Can you recall when was the last time someone actually read to you? I bet it must have either been your Mother or Father and she/he was trying to get you to sleep! Instead of reading through a prepared script during your presentations, use a "keyword" outline. These keywords will prompt complete thoughts as you speak. Look down at the keyword, look into the eyes of the audience - then speak.

    4. Speaking on a subject without passion

    You want your audience to do something as a result of your presentation. Whatever you want them to do, there is a better chance that they will do it if you show that you are passionate about your subject. An added benefit is that your fears will dissipate when you are truly excited about your subject matter. Speak with passion . . . and you will inspire others.

    5. Failin

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