A Keep your language simple. Use difficult language and your audience will get distracted by trying to decipher what exactly it is you're saying. Once this happens you've lost them and getting them back will not be easy. Avoid using acronyms; people may not know what you're referring to. The exception to this rule is where the acronym is recognised as a word in itself such as IBM or CIE.

Where possible avoid three letter abbreviations.

Keep your sentences short. The longer your sentences are the more hazy they become. Brevity leads to clarity. Avoid using figures and describe statistics in visual terms where possible, for example 1 in 10 sounds better than 10%.

When you're happy with the content, carry out a 'which' hunt; the word 'which' does not belong in a verbal presentation. Ultimately, you should make your presentation interesting, understandable and memorable It's worth taking the time to write out your presentation and then get comfortable talking it through.

The more comfortable you are with the content, the more easily you'll be able to deliver it on the day.