What happens when you are supposed to present in a large room and you have small audience? So, what do you do in this instance? Here are 8 success tips for better presentations with a small audience and a big room.
8. This will make your audience seem
like an intimate group of your friends
and turn an awkward situation into
a pleasant one
9. IF YOU’VE STAYED
LOCAL FOR YOUR
PRESENTATION,
ALSO WANT TO
CALL ONE OF
YOUR BFFs
AND HAVE THEM
COME DOWN &
SIT IN THE AUDIENCE
TO SMILE AND
SUPPORT YOU
YOU MAY
10.
11.
12. This burst of
energy will naturally
accompany you
on stage and the
audience will
immediately be
engaged
13. When your room is
packed with audience
members, it’s okay to
pause throughout your
presentation to ask if
anyone has questions
TIP
5
14.
15. While large audiences
make it hard for you to
notice facial expressions,
smaller, intimate groups
make it very easy
This is an advantage
and means you can
look for pacing cues
TIP
6
16. If you see audience
members looking
puzzled/confused,
slow your pace
down and be
sure to review
any key
presentation
points that
might have
gotten lost
17.
18. Should you still have
a little bit of time
provide the audience
with your contact
information so they
know how to get in
touch with you in case
questions come up later