Presenting at a Podium  << Go Back

Stand Tall Behind the Podium           -Don’t touch the podium, don’t lean on it.  Speak as if there’s nothing in front of you. The podium is a place to keep notes, hold a microphone and to scratch yourself discreetly.           -If you’re too small relative to the height of the podium, ask to stand on a riser.                           -----or----- Stand to the Side of a Podium           -This conveys great confidence.  Use the podium for notes and water. If you have the laptop on the podium for PowerPoint, use it. There’s no need to turn around after every slide to make sure the right one is up. You’ll probably find that a podium is a great security blanket so enjoy it while you have it.