Use effective pauses
Presenting
January 30, 2025
Effective use of pauses is a master technique. It’s one of the most versatile tools in a presenter’s toolbox, yet very few people perform it well. A pause, if used correctly, can greatly enhance your presentation or speech.
Pause before, during, or after saying something you’d like to emphasize. Pausing between different parts of your presentation can signal to the audience that something new is coming. A quick pause could also help you remember your next point. Pauses are crucial to give your audience enough time to understand or read the content of your slides.