When did you last present an idea before a crowd? Chances are not too long ago. Public speech is among those activities one can’t escape in life. Regardless of your occupation, status, and tolerance for public speaking, you certainly have or will be invited to address an audience. Since there’s no way out, you might as well learn how to sell your ideas whether we’re presenting to 1 or 1,000. You needn’t be an expert orator, the following five techniques can help you appear more confident, grad and maintain your audience’s audience throughout the entire presentation.

Make a Great First Impression

Research shows we have less than a minute to make a good first impression. A 2017 study at the University of Toronto found observers rate speakers’ charisma within five seconds of watching silent clips of them. That’s true for a sales pitch, networking or meeting a business partner. When…