Practice, practice, practice:

Rehearse until you’re comfortable with your content and flow. Pay attention to your pacing and transitions.

Speak naturally:

Don’t read from a script. Use your script or notes as a guide, but deliver the content conversationally. Imagine you’re talking to a friend or colleague.

Maintain eye contact with the camera:

Look directly into your webcam as much as possible. This creates a strong connection with your audience.

Vary your tone and pace:

Avoid a monotone delivery. Use vocal variety to emphasise points and keep listeners engaged.

Use gestures (naturally):

If you naturally use hand gestures when speaking, incorporate them. Keep them within the camera frame.

Smile!

A genuine smile can make a huge difference in conveying warmth and approachability.

Engage with your slides:

Point to relevant areas on your screen (if screen sharing) or reference what’s on your slides as you speak.

“Umms” and “ahhs”:

While a few are natural, try to minimise excessive filler words during practice.

Time it:

Ensure your presentation fits within your allocated session time. Take into account any Q&A you wish to include.