My Presentation Slides

The biggest improvement to my presentation skills came when I took the time to prepare and practice before standing up to present. Previously I used to fill my presentation slides with as much data and words as I could and use the PowerPoint slides as my notes or even my speech depending how badly prepared I was.

You can get through your presentation using this method, but it is boring to the audience and not really satisfying. By being properly prepared the presentation slides have become a support to my presentation rather than the other way round. The slides add another point of interest for the audience, while I confidently deliver my presentation.

It was daunting at first, but it can be overcome quickly with a little effort.