Introduction

There I am: Sitting, biting the hem of my sleeve and nervous as always, hoping I don't get called next. While listening to these other presenters, so many thoughts have already gone through my mind, and I'm beginning to worry that my presentation won't be good enough compared to the others.
"Does my board look eye-catching? Do I have enough information? Will my presentation be interesting enough to not bore the audience to sleep?". These are the questions that are floating through my mind, and it's why I'm so nervous and flustered every time I have to present in front of an audience. Looks like I'm next. Wish me luck.

Have I caught your attention? Good!

Gaining audience attention can be difficult, but keeping that attention strong during the entire duration of your presentation - even more difficult. Especially when there may have already been a group of other presenters. 

And so, I am here to help! Here's how:

There are a total of nine techniques that can help you gain and keep audience attention:

1. A Promise
2. Drama
3. Eye contact
4. Movement
5. Questions
6. Demonstrations
7. Visuals
8. Self-interest
9. Samples

Follow these techniques and you are surely going to have a successful presentation!

References

(2013). Nine Techniques of Gaining and Keeping Audience Attention. In M. Guffrey, D. Loewy, K. Rhodes, & R. Patricia, Business Communication: Process and Product (4th ed., p. 490). Toronto: Nelson Education.