Visually Impress

Are you a presenter?  Speaker?  Speechmaker?

You’re got the content? check.

Rehearsed the delivery? check.

But is your visual presentation supporting you?

Whether you’re delivering a speech at a wedding or a keynote address at a company conference, we have a few tips on presenting yourself to ensure you don’t distract your audience with ‘visual noise’.

Let your presentation shine …NOT your nose, forehead or the parts where hair once grew.  It's hard to look confident and credible when you're glowing like a beacon.  A light dusting with translucent powder works wonders.

The Ghost that speaks...  are your features disappearing?   Remember, what has impact in the mirror, maybe bland at a distance or under certain lighting.  Eyebrows which enhance facial expression, often need greater definition; your face may require shading to look 3D.  Lipsticks on women need to be darker or brighter, and eye makeup more pronounced, especially if you're wearing glasses. 

Both genders:  wear non-reflective lenses.

I'm planning a ‘sickie’… does what you're wearing near your face suit your skin tone?  Unflattering shades will give your skin a greenish or greyish tinge.  Learn what suits you by getting professional colour advice.

Where are you?  Is your outfit merging with the stage background or wall colour?  Know in advance the colour of the background, and make sure you can be seen!  Conversely, do not let your clothing speak louder than you!  Once it's on, you can't just turn the volume down on a garment that's upstaging you.

First Impressions Image offers specific advice and training to speakers, presenters and entertainers on all aspects of their visual presentation.

www.firstimpressions.com.au