If the audience starts losing interest as slides don't load stay calm. Take a deep breath and don't panic. Acknowledge the issue and assure your audience that they have nothing to worry about - you have it all under control. Instead of worrying about your slides not loading work on building a story or a narrative around the examples you were going to share, Share all your examples in the presentation in a storytelling style and make it relatable so that you are able to paint visual imagery in your audiences mind. Use this as an opportunity to ask the audience questions and facilitate a Q&A session. You should even run a poll for further audience engagement and involvement. Pro tip- when rehearsing practice with and without slides.

Tech issues happen! I’d shift to storytelling, ask engaging questions, and use humor to keep the energy up. The audience came for insights, not slides connection matters more than visuals!

When technical issues arise, like slides failing to load, I rely on my public speaking skills and ability to connect with an audience to keep engagement high. Drawing from my experience presenting at global forums, and leading conversations, I quickly adapt by shifting to storytelling, real-world examples, or interactive discussions. Instead of panicking, I use body language, eye contact, and hand gestures to maintain energy and engagement. A touch of humor can also work wonders—light-hearted remarks help ease tension, build relatability, and keep the audience invested. After all, a strong speaker doesn’t depend on slides but on their ability to captivate and communicate effectively.

This is the best thing a presenter can ask for. Its is a presenter’s chance to truly engage with the audience, foster a genuine connection. Few strategies I find most effective: 1. Interactive Questions: Ask questions that encourage the audience to arrive at the same points you’re planning to cover. This engages & primes them for the message you’re about to deliver. 2. Storytelling: Share a relevant story that sets the stage & provides context, making content easier to understand & relatable. 3. Icebreaker Session: If it’s your first time presenting to the group, start with an icebreaker to put them at ease. 4. Recap: Begin by summarizing the actionable & takeaways & sets expectations, providing seamless flow into the new content.