Body language

  • Eye contact and smile – one thought, one look
  • Body posture and position of hands – move to a position, say a message, then move. Don’t just ramble here
  • Pause at key points, eemphasize and nod

Dealing with anxiety

  • You are not looking nervous as much as you feel
  • You can give a great presenation even when you are nervous. Noone whould know
  • Practise like crazy. Rehearse weak parts over an over. 95% faults are removed during practiise
  • Visualize yourself as giving a great presenation, especially the first few minutes
  • If you are nervous, you are excited

While making presenation

  • Know your content very well
  • Know your audience and your space- do they have screen, pointer, mice
  • Focus on your message, not on yourself – your purpose is to educate the audience
  • Never apologize, nobody knows what you forget except you. So keep going!

BRIEF Technique

B : Believe in yourself
R : Rehearse
I : Be intertesting
E : You are the expert
F : Fun, enjoy the moment!

Nice videos:

Five Basic Public Speaking Tips - Toastmasters International
Public Speaking For Beginners - Alex Lyon (Full series is good)