Remember, your audience must feel 1) confident to express themselves and 2) the desire to give you feedback. So, try to create an atmosphere of trust around you and to make them like you. Don't miss this key step!

Based on my experience of training and coaching, here is my take 1. Ditch the vague questions. Ask, “Was I clear?” not “Was it good?” Specific feedback = real improvement. 2. Spot the common complaints. If three people say “Too fast!”—slow down next time. Patterns don’t lie! 3. Fix it and try again. Feedback is useless if ignored. Adjust, practice, and nail it next time!

The more specific the feedback, the better. Gauging audience facial expressions and body language has helped me do course corrections on the fly. I also have had co-presenters monitor the audience engagement while I am presenting. If I see signs of disengagement, I use vocal variety and review of the material covered thus far to re-engage. Its best to immediately salvage the rest of the presentation based on the audience feedback cues available and then take that feedback an work on it for the next presentation.

One thing is to understand your audience and create presentations that are relevant and resonate with them; Then it's easier for them to provide feedback. Another is do remember to ask for feedback with specific questions like which part do you like most and which least; how do you find the examples used in the presentation and how do you find my tone, pace and body guesture?

Any time you hold a presentation, try to record it. That way you can take the feedback and match it to the actual performance. To save time and make sure you don't miss anything, asking for feedback in written form via a QR code is always a nice idea. If you have a shy audience and suspect they won't be open with you, take a minute and reflect on your talk and point out things YOU didn't like so you do the "finger pointing". This will relieve some tension and get people to talk/write. After everything is said and done, pick one thing, THE BIGGEST CRITIQUE and work on it. Then go to the next one. No point in trying to address everything at once. IT WON'T WORK.

The more you practice, the better your delivery 1. Create hook that make them think (quotes/facts/question) 2. Body (make the storyline structured and easy to understand, dont make it wordy, make your slide simpler than the way you present (Control your tone, intonation, eye contact) 3. Next action (challenge them based on your presentation, what they need to do, make them think) 4. Close it with powerful quotes / facts / challenge

Improving presentation skills through audience feedback is all about actively engaging with your listeners and refining your delivery based on their insights. 1. Encourage Honest Feedback – Ask your audience specific questions about what worked well and what could be improved. General feedback like “It was good” isn’t useful; push for details. 2. Observe Reactions in Real-Time – Pay attention to body language, facial expressions, and engagement levels to gauge their interest and comprehension. 3. Use Q&A Sessions Wisely – The types of questions asked often reveal areas where clarity is needed. 4. Record and Review Your Presentations – Watching yourself present helps identify areas for improvement, from speech clarity to body language.

Know your audience and fulfill their need. Ya to work on your self just record and ask for feed back. For me the body language is also very important. Work a little bit on that too.. Rest experience teaches everyone.

Some great advice here. One thing I'll add: practise presenting (wherever possible) in front of the demographic that most closely resembles the people you will do it for, when the time comes. Because their responses will offer far more value than anyone else's.

Hi A crucial note! Presentation has the purpose to make your audience (they can be maestro or a novice) understand something about which you have some knowledge about. Key for understanding! Expect the questions from audience. Engage with them, to know their perspective and respect their views, whether you agree or not. Maintain your calm and deliver the presentation keeping time as your guide. Don't haste while delivering, be clear with voice, practice twice or thrice. Focus on your core strength.