1. Maintain your eye contact
When you speak while maintaining eye contact, people are more inclined to pay attention to what you have to say. This keeps your audience interested in your talks and helps you look confident. When they notice you scanning the crowd, your audience participation and engagement will increase.
2. Be clear and audible
Each and every audience member must be able to hear you. A confident voice is one that is audible and distinct. Keep in mind that the most crucial aspect of giving your speech is your voice. Do not forget to pause occasionally to allow the audience to respond to what you are saying. Do not deliver your speech nonstop from beginning to end.
3. Pausing
If you find yourself speaking too quickly throughout the presentation, take a moment to breathe. You can also purposefully schedule some of your pauses, such as those after questions and at the conclusion of sections, since this will allow you a chance to collect yourself and the audience a chance to consider and reflect.
4. Practice Hard
It should go without saying that honing your public speaking skills in front of a mirror or perhaps even recording yourself can show you where you need to make improvements. So just get ready and practise. The greatest method to deal with worry is to practise and prepare as much as you can, always.
5. Positive body language
Keep a straight back, utilise hand gestures to highlight words, and smile when you speak. Remember that everyone is watching you. Your audience will remain "with you" during your presentation or speech if you project a favourable body language. Utilize your surroundings by moving around; doing so will make your speech more engaging.
6. Keep your message in mind
When giving a presentation, concentrate on what you are saying and the importance of getting your point over to the audience. This will keep you focused on what you are saying and stop you from getting sidetracked by things like an audience member nodding off or your assessment of how the presentation is going.
7. Humour
More seasoned and assured public presenters include humour into their speeches. Make them laugh; it will lighten the mood, which will make you feel more at ease, and the audience will be immensely interested. Use humour only if you are comfortable doing so and if it is appropriate for the circumstance.