When we have to make a presentation either in a client's office or in a conference room, our objective is that our message reaches the audience clearly.
One of the elements that we have to take into account is our personal image. Our presentation can be entertaining, well prepared and illustrated with examples, but if our image is not optimal, we can make the audience distract or ignore us. As professionals we know that the first impression is very important, therefore it is necessary to dress appropriately.
Our tricks are as follows:
1. The first thing is to take care of hygiene, even if it is basic, it is worth remembering the importance of cleaning and watching the small details. Nails must be well cut, hair and teeth clean. In the case of women, we must ensure that we do not have makeup stains and that it has been well blurred so that the result is natural and flattering.
2. Make sure the clothes fit you well. The important thing is not that the clothes are branded, but that they favor us and are of our size. You have to look at the details, that the sleeves do not pull, that there are no spaces between the buttons because the shirt is too small etc.
All garments have to sit like a glove, if you need the tailor or dressmaker to fix it, do it, it is a worthwhile investment.
3. If there are several people who make the presentation, visually it is very attractive that the clothes coordinate and be in line with the brand image of the company.
4. The clothes have to be comfortable and feel comfortable with it. If you are going to do the presentation in a suit, try it on well, sit down, get up, move around so you will be sure that it does not oppress you or it is uncomfortable. Shoes are a key part of the image.
5. Dress appropriately for the occasion but always taking into account your personality. Each person is unique and the clothes allow us to make different combinations of colors, textures, add accessories to achieve an original result. Even if you go to a presentation, you will not dress the same if you have a more creative personality or if you are classic.
6. Think positive and be confident in yourself.
It is normal to be nervous before giving a presentation, even great speakers and speakers need a few minutes to relax and calm down. Our advice is to prepare in advance all the necessary material to make the presentation from our notes, visual aids or samples. And please don't be in a hurry or late.
With these tips you can focus on what really matters, get sales, work or motivate the audience to respond positively to our message.
