How can you create a positive atmosphere during your presentation?

Ideally begin before your presentation to chat informally to the audience about what they do and what their areas of interest are. Use the information you have gathered to link significant points and to use examples that will resonate best with your audience. Ask questions during your presentation to reinforce your key points - 'how many of you have found that...?' 'How does it make you feel when...?' etc. Have time during or after the presentation for a useful Q&A that will allow the audience to dig deeper or ask follow-up questions and be available to help them further. Take note of what they are most interested in to iterate future presentations.

One good way is to sometimes involve people to make the presentation more interesting. In a recent talk, I asked someone to show a move, making the session more lively and surprising. This got everyone's attention, and it made the audience excited, thinking they might be the next to join in. For the pictures I use in my presentations, I follow a simple rule: less words, more pictures. I choose images that go with the main point, making it easier for people to understand and remember. I want the audience to experience and understand the ideas.

As with any presentation this is paramount - it will ensure that you are not alienating anyone, speak their ??language??, are relevant, your content is accessible and your message and example lands appropriately with the group. Examples or references (eg referring to culturally- specific ideas, personalities, entertainment, politics etc) that are not relevant for your audience will have the opposite affect.

Since most presentations are directed to people in specific businesses, “knowing your audience” should mean “knowing the intricacies of their business.” Whether you are speaking as a representative of the company whose employees you are addressing or as someone outside of their day-to-day business, if you don’t know what issues or problems they face daily and reference those things, your credibility is limited.

I say keep it simple- Know your audience and know yourself. Keeping the conversation relevant and authentic will inspire the most engagement.

Again, you have to know your audience. Why are you speaking? What are you looking to achieve? Regardless of how you start with a hook, you want to make sure that it highlights you to be approachable for future conversations.

Establishing a positive atmosphere during your presentation begins with a captivating hook. Commence with an attention-grabbing anecdote, quote, or intriguing fact that resonates with your audience. This not only piques interest but also sets a positive tone. Maintain a warm and confident demeanor, encouraging audience engagement through eye contact and interactive elements. Incorporate humor judiciously to lighten the mood. By starting with a compelling hook, you create a positive initial impression, capturing attention and fostering an environment conducive to receptivity and engagement throughout your presentation.

A hook that is relevant for that audience and really makes them lean in and feel like you understand and are talking to THEM will make them feel included and they will be more likely to engage with the rest of your presentation and therefore message.

Sometimes a hook can be something “out of left field”, less the norm than a “surprising twist” that would not be expected. Everyone tends to view what they do or are involved in within specific guidelines. Try coming up with a hook that is “unexpected” because it offers a view that is NOT within the confines of the norm!

Apart from - knowing your audience, a captivating hook, jokes and anecdotes, my take is that the first thing an audience notices is the body language. Your posture, gestures, eye contact and smile will work towards creating positive atmosphere. Use "we" instead of "I" Ditch the podium or the table. Use expansive gestures. If you can walk into the audience, do it. Ask questions to the audience. Acknowledge their presence, contribution. Hope this helps.

One thing I did successfully before doing a presentation was to arrive early enough to greet people as they arrived and engage in “small talk.” Then, during the presentation, I would reference what someone said, usually to call out a “success” they had shared beforehand. It always worked well

Involving audience is key to creating positive environment during presentation. Keep them attached to presentation like a father holding child hand taking him by road to the destination. The same is the role of presenter he has to keep the audience attached and involved and take them to the end to the end of the presentation. You can involve the audience through questions, feedback, taking their opinion. Moreover one can go for a background music as well, it helps the audience to get involved in the presentation.

Delivering a presentation is more than just sharing information; it's about creating an interactive and meaningful experience for your audience. While presenting, integrate thought-provoking questions that directly relate to your content. Encourage participants to reflect and respond. This not only gauges their understanding but also keeps them mentally involved. Create an atmosphere of active participation by inviting your audience to share their thoughts and experiences. This can be done through polls, open-ended questions, or interactive activities. Break the presentation mold by allowing the audience to engage in conversations within their groups. This fosters collaboration, allowing participants to exchange ideas and perspectives.

Cracking a tasteful joke has always been my number one ice-breaker for speeches. When the audience is made out of people you don’t know, make sure to keep the topic of the joke quite general and the humour should be obvious (we don’t want to offend anyone). But if you know the people you’re talking to, then you might even have an inside joke. Use it! And definitely in the beginning of your speech. Laughter is the best way to create a positive and relaxed atmosphere from the get-go of your speech.

Humor is key to keeping positive environment. Some relevant sarcastic points can help you achieve this goal. However it is very important the you maintain the level of respect during passing sarcastic points. - Make your visuals humorous and funny, however the main message and point should remain clear. - Keep your body language and expressions aligned with that humorous content.

Use positive stories and anecdotes to illustrate ideas in your presentation. People love an underdog and happy ending. If you have stories like that then include them. The hero's journey is a good way to think about structuring stories and presentation. Positivity doesn't mean perfection.

The easiest, the best, the simplest. Everyone can do it without a practice. While entering the stage put on a big smile. ? Pro tip: Let sink in for a good 2-3 seconds before you start talking.

Body language is paramount to a strong and influential presentation. I find it helpful to widen your stance, keep your palms facing out as much as possible and to maintain eye contact with the audience. To keep everybody engaged, I find it useful to prolong eye contact with those who seem disinterested. A little attention and engagement with your audience goes a long way in ensuring your presentation is memorable and impactful.

Body Language Creating a positive atmosphere can start first through body language; such as a smile, eye contact, and having an open posture. ~A warm smile is very inviting. ~Eye contact with different people in your audience can help them feel seen and draw them in to what you are saying. ~An open posture such as hands down by your side,not crossed, during your speech gives a receptive and open appearance. If you chose an offensive topic, make sure that you are using references to prove your point and have done your research to answer doubts that the audience may have during your discourse. Try to add in some relatable information to keep your audiences attention and how the topic relates to or affects them.