Presentation is an art & is a way to communicate with the audience. The essential elements of a presentation are the power point slides, speaker’s voice & also it’s Body Language.

Good slides, quality voice cannot ensure overall effective presentation if the body language is not correct. Therefore, right body language is extremely vital to deliver a powerful presentation.

Let us talk what exactly is the meaning “Body Language”

Body language is the conscious and unconscious movements and postures of the body by which speaker’s attitudes and feelings are communicated to the listeners / audience. Body language of a speaker should look positive & confident.

Body Language Tips to Deliver Effective Presentation

Avoid Negative Body Language

During presentation one should avoid below activities which can negatively impact the body language

  1. Hands in the pockets- This gesture shows that the speaker is not confident of what he is saying & as a result losses audience concentration
  2. Hands behind the back – This gesture shows that speaker is nervous & finding it difficult to face the audience. Avoid it
  3. Scratching head / nose or touching face – Scratching head or nose is an indication of deception. Keep your hands away from face while speaking
  4. Narrowing the eyes – This gesture creates a communication gap between the speaker & audience as it looks like speaker is not liking the idea or query raised at the audience’s end. Don’t do this
  5. Crossing the arms – a sign of defensive resistance. Some people may also interpret it as a sign of egotism.  Always try to keep your arms open and at your sides.
  6. Tapping the shoes – It shows impatience. Keep the limbs at rest while speaking.
  7. Leaning too much on podium – Do not lean too much, stand straight while speaking
  8. Look at the audience- While speaking avoid looking back at the slides repeatedly. This causes communication gap with the audience. Try to look at the eyes of the listener
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Above all, smile during presentation bring positive energy during the presentation. You need not to laugh but a pleasant smile is enough to engage the audience.