Questions taken from the audience can both engage the listeners and provide you with opportunities to furnish greater detail in areas that matter to your audience.

However, it is important that you be well prepared for the questions you will receive.

To keep your adience's interest high level:

How to keep the audience engaged

Most speakers confront one or several difficult audience members:

The tuned out, the overloaded, or people so busy that they are forever thinking about other pressing issues.

People in these groups will not likely hear what you have to say unless you take measures to grab their attention, and hold onto it.

How to project a positive image.

Your confidence in and commitment to your message are reflected by your demeanor and body language.

To optimize your effectiveness, make sure to do the following:

*Project confidence through your dress and presence.

*Make sure your facial expressions convey interest in the audience.

*If you are too nervous to look at the entire audience, focus on individuals instead.

*Make and maintain eye contact with audience members.

How to Speak Effectively:

The following are some basic suggestions for effective speaking practice:

Presenting Effectively

Once you’re actually in the room with your audience [you’ve prepared your messages, your materials, and yourself] you can focus on delivering the most engaging presentation possible.

You will achieve your best performance if you speak effectively, project a positive image, and keep your audience engaged.