Presentation Skills: 60 Fun and Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Yours

Presentation skills are like the salt in your cooking; you don’t notice when it is perfect, but when it is missing, it is a disaster! Whether you are selling a product, giving a team update, or convincing your spouse why another Goa trip is totally necessary, solid presentation skills can make all the difference.

Let me take you on a fun little story that proves just how powerful a presentation can be.

How Chicken Curry Taught Me About Presentation Skills

My wife Manasvi and I once went to a super fancy restaurant in Mumbai. We spotted a dish on the menu called Royal Murgh Makhani Delight. The name alone made us feel like royalty. We imagined something exotic, rich, and unforgettable.

The dish arrived in style: a smiling lady in a white uniform served it in a copper bowl, garnished with saffron, coriander, and confidence. It looked so grand, we half expected it to come with its theme music.

But when we took a bite, it was just chicken curry and rice. 

Don’t get me wrong. It tasted great, but it was the presentation that made it memorable.

And that is when it hit me that presentation skills don’t just apply to food. In sales, in life, in everything, how you say it matters just as much as what you say.

Why Presentation Skills Matter in Sales (and Life)

Here is a quick example from my book Sales Sanskar:

Pitch 1:

Sales Sanskar offers some killer tips and strategies to help you up your sales game.

Pitch 2:

Get ready to take your sales to the next level with Sales Sanskar! This book is a game-changer, filled with proven strategies, insider tips, and real-life examples that will turn you into a sales superstar. Say goodbye to struggling with deals and hello to closing with confidence!

Which one grabbed your attention?

That’s right, it is the second one because it used presentation skills to highlight benefits, generate excitement, and connect emotionally. 

What Are Presentation Skills Exactly?

Presentation skills include everything from how you organise your message to your body language, to the tone of your voice.

You use them in:

Written presentations

• Emails to clients
• Sales proposals
• Product brochures
• Case studies
• Performance reports

Oral presentations

• Sales pitches
• Product demos
• Client meetings
• Conference calls and webinars
• Training sessions
• Even job interviews!

Every one of these moments is your chance to shine or snooze. And that depends on how sharp your presentation skills are.

60 Fun & Easy Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills

Here is your ultimate, slightly funny, but totally practical guide to becoming a presentation star:

1. Attend a presentation skills workshop (the ones with snacks are better).
2. Actually listen to others. Shocking tip, right?
3. Watch TED Talks and pretend you are giving one.
4. Ask for honest feedback (yes, even if it is a bad pill to swallow).
5. Join Toastmasters (they don’t serve toast, sadly).
6. Record yourself. Laugh. Learn. Repeat.
7. Use hand gestures like a human, not a windmill.
8. Tell stories. People forget slides, not stories.
9. Speak clearly. Mumble rappers don’t make great presenters.
10. Use cool visuals (not just bullet points from 2002).
11. Think on your feet. Especially when the projector dies.
12. Say nice things to yourself before presenting. Seriously.
13. Start strong. “Good morning” isn’t enough.
14. Breathe. Panic isn’t a strategy.
15. Add humor. Laughter = connection.
16. Speak like Goldilocks (not too fast, not too slow).
17. Change your tone. Robotic voices belong to Alexa.
18. Memorize the main points, not your entire script.
19. Make eye contact. Not ceiling or floor contact.
20. Use pauses. Silence can be powerful.
21. Ask questions. Keep the audience on their toes.
22. Rehearse in front of a mirror. (Bonus: the mirror never interrupts)
23. Visualize success. Picture applause, not tomatoes, or eggs or chappals.
24. Dress sharp. Confidence starts with collars.
25. Time your talk. Don’t drag it like a TV serial.
26. Handle tough questions like a calm chaiwala.
27. Read the room. Yawning? Change the vibe.
28. Use strong verbs. “We will win” > “We might try.”
29. Pair visuals with mini-stories.
30. Watch good speakers and learn from them.
31. Practice with family or friends who won’t lie to you.
32. Talk about what they care about, not just what you know.
33. Use tech tools like videos, polls, animations (not fireworks).
34. Be enthusiastic. If you are bored, they will be bored-er.
35. Use persuasive phrases: “You will love this,” “Imagine this” etc
36. Project your voice. Don’t whisper like you are in a library.
37. Know your tech setup before going live.
38. Practice both online and offline presentations.
39. Learn how people are persuaded and use it wisely.
40. Talk to the camera like it is your best friend.
41. Share personal stories. Be real, not robotic.
42. Match visuals to your message.
43. Tweak your tone depending on the crowd (CEO ≠ college kid).
44. Keep it conversational. Speak like a human.
45. Use metaphors and analogies. Great for explaining boring stuff.
46. Anticipate objections. Address them before someone asks.
47. Smile. Even if you are terrified inside.
48. Involve your audience, be it through polls, jokes, or raised hands.
49. Use transitions like a storyteller, not a robot.
50. Structure your presentation well: start–middle–conclusion!
51. End with a bang, not a “that’s all folks.”
52. Use the rule of three: people remember things in 3s.
53. Always learn from feedback.
54. Stay confident, even if the mic crackles.
55. Use real-life examples. They are like masala; everything tastes better.
56. Prepare 5-min, 10-min, and 30-min versions of your talk.
57. Take care of your voice. It is your most underrated tool.
58. Be loud enough so the back row doesn’t guess what you said.
59. Invite Q&A at the end and don’t fear the unknown!
60. And finally: Practice, practice, practice. There is no shortcut.

Final Thoughts: Become a Presentation Rockstar

Presentation skills are beyond just impressing people. They are about connecting, inspiring, and influencing. Whether you are a student, a salesperson, a business owner, or a passionate storyteller, your ability to present well will open more doors than your resume ever could.

So, next time you pitch a product, give a speech, or explain why chicken curry is now “Royal Murgh Makhani Delight”, use these tips.

You will not only get better results.

Want to become a pro at selling and presenting?

Get your hands on the book The Sales Sanskar. It is packed with real stories, actionable strategies, and practical wisdom to turn you into a sales superstar with killer presentation skills to match.

Hope you enjoyed this post on presentation skills. Stay tuned for the next post in the 9-sales-skills series. Until then, keep presenting, keep learning, and keep improving.

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Sales Coach | Author of “The Sales Sanskar” | Creator of VUSM

Hi, I’m Vikas Taware. After years of hands-on experience in sales and marketing, I felt a strong pull to share the strategies I’ve mastered, the setbacks I’ve overcome, and the wins that shaped my journey. That led to AsPerVikas—a blog where I cut through the noise and share real, field-tested insights to help you sell smarter, market better, and grow faster.