Mind-mapping-techniques play a huge role in efficient presentation skills. Maybe it is time to join one of our training sessions. You can also view a presentation skills clip from our facilitator. Furthermore you mind is needed for some simple and logical things. Use some of the following tips to give you the confidence you need to pick up the phone and offer your speaking services to all the appropriate groups and societies in your area. Speak only on subjects that you understand. Failing to observe this golden rule will lead to you getting caught out sooner or later. And remember to show enthusiasm for your subject - if you can't get excited about it, chances are, no one else will either. Establish yourself as the authority on your subject, which will give you instant credibility with your audience. Keep it brief and explain why people should listen to, and believe in, you. Do this in no more than three sentences and you'll be a winner. Remember that your audience's main thought is 'what's in this for me?' This is one of the presentation skill fundamentals. Tell them in your introduction - and when you introduce an element of curiosity, you'll have them sitting on the edge of their seats, desperate to find out more. Never, ever start a presentation by saying that you're nervous, or that you've never done this kind of thing before. You'll just draw attention to the things you most want to hide. Indeed, your audience will start looking for evidence to back up what you say. And if the unexpected happens, and you do find yourself having to wing it on the spot, then wing it - but just don't tell your audience - this can be considered as a presentation skills secret :-)