In this blog, we share six of the best presentation tips from top public speaking experts of 2025.
These practical strategies will help you enhance your speaking skills, engage your audience, and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting, these tips will help you stand out and connect with your audience.
5 Communication Shifts That Separate Good and Great Leaders,
Written by Nick Graveline.
- From Informing to Moving
“If you can’t connect to it emotionally, your audience won’t either.”
“Dry, data-heavy presentations can be eye-watering. Even worse, they can mean a dead-end for brilliant ideas. That’s because audiences of all stripes crave emotional connection and check out during moments of information overload. At Duarte, we have a saying: Never give a presentation you wouldn’t want to sit through. For leaders, bundling ideas into stories that strike the right emotional resonance is essential to move audiences toward a desired action.”
At the heart of everything we do at Mindful Presenter is helping people connect emotionally with their audience. In fact, we believe that ‘The 5 Most Important Words in Business Presenting’ are: ‘Please Make Me Feel Something’
The Public Speaking Tips No One Talks About, written by Alina Jenkins
- Let go of perfectionism
“While many speakers focus on delivering flawless presentations, audiences are eager to connect with a real, authentic person.
Letting go of perfectionism will improve your relationship with both your listeners and yourself. While perfectionism is often seen as a desirable trait, it can take a deep psychological toll and lead to anxiety and burnout. “
This is another belief we share very strongly at Mindful Presenter. We wrote about it in our article, ‘10 Common Public Speaking Myths We Need To Dispel Immediately’.
In it, we wrote, ‘Myth 7 – You have to be perfect’
“They don’t try to be perfect’
We go on to suggest that:
‘Anxiety increases substantially when we strive for perfection. The great presenters
know that so they don’t try to go for an Oscar-winning performance. Instead, they
know that their job is simply to be the best of who they are with the sole intention
of making a difference to their audience rather than making themselves look like
superstars.”
How I Mastered Public Speaking in 12 Steps, written by Benjamin Ball
- Don’t Start with PowerPoint
“PowerPoint is a great way to waste time. And it’s a terrible planning tool. Now I never even think about my visual aids until AFTER I have drafted my talk. It’s so much faster and easier to master public speaking that way.”
At Mindful Presenter the very last thing we open when crafting a presentation is our laptop. Once our message is clear, if we believe that slides will help our audience in a meaningful way, we follow these tips: ‘21 Powerful PowerPoint Tips you really need to know.’
The Root of Confidence Isn’t What You Think, written by School Of Connection
- When we think of confidence, we often picture someone bold
“When we think of confidence, we often picture someone bold, unshakeable, magnetic. Someone who walks into a room without hesitation. Someone who speaks clearly, looks the part, nails the moment.
But the truth is, real confidence doesn’t come from perfect delivery or polished appearance. It doesn’t come from pretending we’ve got it all together. And it’s not something you earn only after you’ve “fixed” the nervous, uncertain, messy parts of yourself.
Real confidence starts in the opposite place.
It begins with the courage to stop hiding the parts of yourself you wish you could edit out.”
At Mindful Presenter we hold the belief that, “Introverts don’t need to become extroverts to be powerful speakers. Thoughtfulness, deep focus, and authenticity are strengths that help introverts craft memorable, high‑impact presentations.”
What Makes a Speech Successful? Written by Nick Morgan
- What is presence?
“It’s the quality of being so focused on the audience in front of you and on your message that you make those people feel that they’re participating in the most important thing in the known universe right there and then. Nowhere, no one, nothing else matters as much as that message, and that audience in that moment. It’s frankly tough to do when you’re giving the same speech over and over again as a keynote speaker.
So, you want to be successful as a speaker? Focus on the audience. Pay attention to its biorhythms, yes. But more importantly, stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about being present for the people in front of you. One of the paradoxes of public speaking is that, if you can focus on the audience, you’ve got a chance to really begin to shine as a speaker.”
At Mindful Presenter we believe that, ‘Presence Can Transform Your Presentation from Good to Great.
We believe that, “Presence is the magnetic energy and authenticity a speaker exudes, capturing the audience’s attention and establishing a genuine connection. It’s about being fully “there, emotionally, mentally, and physically; so, your message resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impression.
It’s the quiet authority, the natural warmth and the clarity that makes your message land. Presence isn’t a performance; its honest attention combined with confident delivery.”
Authentic Communication – The Superpower Every Modern Leader Needs written by Jessica Gjini
- In today’s fast-moving corporate world, leadership isn’t just about strategies and spreadsheets.
“Too many leaders see communication as a tick-box: share the update, deliver the data, tick the task. But real communication is more than that. It’s not just about what you say – it’s about why you’re saying it, and how you want people to feel.
Start by asking yourself:
- What do I want my audience to think, feel, and do?
- What truly matters to them?
- What do I believe in here, and how can I bring that into the room?”
This is another view we passionately share and have also written about at Mindful Presenter in,’8 Leadership Presentation Skills Your Team Need From You.’
We wrote: “Feelings matter
Be absolutely clear before you begin to speak how you want people to feel.
How do you want them to feel:
– The moment you begin to speak
– All the time they are with you
– The moment they walk out of the door
Most people will forget most of what you said by the time they return to their desk.
They won’t however, forget how you made them feel”
Becoming a mindful presenter requires practice, insight, and the willingness to learn from the best. The six tips shared by successful public speaking experts not only serve as foundational guidelines but also inspire you to find your unique voice and style. As you apply these strategies, remember that every presentation is an opportunity to connect, engage, and make an impact. Embrace the journey of becoming a better speaker and let these expert insights guide you as you take the stage with confidence.
If you’d like help from public speaking experts:
– Book them onto a powerful public speaking course.
– Invest in some really good one-to-one public speaking coaching.
– Get them some excellent presentation training
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