Presentations

What advice would you give to someone who is nervous about giving presentations?

What should you do if the audience seems distracted or uninterested?

What would you do if your presentation didn’t go as planned? For example, if your slides didn’t work or you forgot what to say?

Think about the last presentation you attended. Did the speaker keep your attention? Why or why not?

What do you think is worse: forgetting your words during a presentation or being boring? Why?

How can you encourage questions from the audience?

Are there any cultural differences in how presentations are delivered?

Do you think visuals (e.g., slides, videos) are necessary in a presentation? Why or why not?

If you could choose any topic for a presentation, what would you talk about? Why?

Imagine you’re presenting a new idea to your boss or teacher. How would you convince them it’s a good idea?

What would you do if someone in the audience asked a difficult or critical question during your presentation?

Do you prefer presenting alone or as part of a group? Why?

What makes a presentation engaging?

If you had to give a presentation on something silly, like “Why dogs should wear sunglasses,” how would you make it fun and convincing?

What role does body language play in delivering a presentation?

Imagine you have only 30 seconds to present yourself to a group of strangers. What would you say?