How technology can make you a better public speaker

A laptop showing a presentation lies on the table of an empty conference room in Berlin. — dpa

Whether it's an office meeting or a university seminar, there will probably come a time in life when you are called upon to speak in public.

This may fill you with horror, but technology is here to help you win over the audience. Public speaking is all about delivering a message, with a bit of help from pictures or graphics for emphasis. Presentations should convey information concisely, and grab and keep the attention of the audience.