The second most common thing that people are afraid of is death. The number one fear, is public speaking. Really; people would rather die than make a presentation.
Have you ever been at a Gallery opening and been asked to speak on the spot? Or perhaps you agreed to do a talk and have some time to prepare. Either way, you want to be effective and positively persuasive, right? This counts whether your “audience” is one person or 100.
There are two main factors to being a powerful, influential presenter: comfort and skill. And, if worked on correctly, they go hand in hand. What follows are five important areas that will need your attention. The caveat is this…they really need to be worked on and practiced. Presenting is one skill area where being self-taught doesn’t work well. It will be best if you get a Presentation Coach, attend a live class and/or join a group like Toastmasters.