Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always enjoyed being on stage. School plays, spelling bees, talent shows, or holiday choral concerts, it didn’t matter the occasion because they were all exciting to me. I think that is why I enjoy giving business presentations so much as an adult. Its the thrill of performing that keeps me on my toes, but sometimes this thrill can also hinder my performance.

Bert Decker, author of “Speaking With Bold Assurance: How to Become a Persuasive Communicator”, has posted 6 Don’ts for the End of Your Presentation on his blog.

Even strong speakers can undercut a whole presentation with three seconds of wobbly indecision at the end.  Those last three seconds amount to the last important picture people remember of you.  Watch your body language.  Not even Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty…” line can bail you out if you act nervous, disgusted, insincere or hurried.

Take a look at the 6 Dont’s he points out and see how many sound familiar to you.