Step 5: Voice

Step 1: Preparation Step 2: Introduction Step 3: Verbal and non-verbal-communication Step 4: Visuals Step 6 Ending Step 7: Questions


Variation of your voice makes your presentation more interesting. To be successful in catching your audience's attention use the follow the following rules when giving your presentation.

  • Projection: Speak up so that the voice bounces off the back wall.
  • Pauses: vary the speed and get the audience thinking about individual points.
  • Pace: Speed up to excite; slow down to emphasise.
  • Emphasis important words. Underline them in your notes

Tip: Give emphasis with voice AND body!

Source: Malcom Goodale, Professional Presentation, Cambridge 1998