Dragana Ljubisavljevic on communication skills & delivering memorable presentations

Spend less time on your slides and more time practicing your words – Managing Director Dragana Ljubisavljevic shares her advice on the art of public speaking.

everywomanClub member Dragana joined Return Path in October 2011, as Managing Director of EMEA, leading a talented, multi-functional team, achieving significant revenue and team growth. Prior to joining, she held senior commercial and engineering positions with some of the largest global brands such as Yahoo!, Motorola, Panasonic and NEC.

An expert in communication, Dragana explains that there’s a lot to be said for someone who can be clear, succinct and sensitive to cultural differences when interacting. As for public speaking, there’s plenty to be done to help make an impact.

“Public speaking isn’t a skill you are born with and can naturally do; it’s a confidence you develop over time that gives you the ability to convey your message.”

Dragana’s top public speaking tips

  • Let the audience inform your content
  • Spend less time on slides and more time practising your speech until it naturally rolls off your tongue
  • Connect with every member of the audience. To consciously talk to everyone is hugely powerful and will make them feel you are talking directly to them
  • Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse – this is the biggest defence against nerves!

 

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