One secret about presentations: Everyone in the room wants the speaker to do well. No audience member wants to see a speaker having trouble, being overtaken by nerves, or doing a poor job. In almost all situations, we want to “save face”—to have an interaction where both speaker and audience members feel that things are going well. So when you get up to speak, know that everyone is on your side.

A combination of careful planning and self-awareness during delivery help ensure success. As you rehearse and deliver your presentation, think about these behaviors: