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Have you ever thought about where you stand when giving a presentation? Even when you’re nervous, you can choose a physical position that helps you look and feel more confident.
Let’s look at three typical settings in business and public speaking and where to stand for each.
No onscreen presentation – Stand where the audience can see you best. That’s usually center stage. There might not be an actual stage, so “center stage” could simply be the middle of the front of a meeting room.
Onscreen presentation – Stand to one side when you want the audience to focus on the screen. If you stand to the left of the screen from the audience’s perspective, it’s easy for them to move their eyes from you to any text on the screen because we read from left to right. Return to center stage when you want the audience to focus on you. If the audience is spending more time focusing on the screen than listening to you, you may need to simplify your presentation materials.
Lectern or table – Venues often provide a lectern or table for the speaker. Where possible, get out from behind any furniture and move to – you guessed it – center stage. When something stands between you and the audience it creates a physical barrier and is more difficult to connect with people.
You don’t need to stand rigidly in one spot the entire time. We’ll talk about “moving around” in a separate blog post. The point here is to be aware of the impact of where you stand as your “default” position. Does it make you look confident or cowardly?
When not hiding behind furniture, nervous presenters often stand as far back as possible from the audience. This makes it difficult to engage with the audience and sends a strong message that the presenter lacks confidence.
Take a step toward center stage and you’ll look more confident – even if you don’t feel it yet. Look for the audience’s positive reaction and you’ll gradually start to feel more confident. It’s a virtuous cycle!