The point is, you re presenting to a friendly group. Your emphasis should be on making a concise, fact filled, enthusiastic, interesting and stimulating presentation. Here are some specific hints. Getting on the Podium. Experts concur - openings and closings are the most important parts.
Audiences remember what they see and hear first and last.
Get on and off gracefully. We present from a podium with a microphone attached. It holds a remote control for slide presentations so the speaker is in complete control. The moment you re visible to the audience, you should establish your confidence and credibility. You will be seated in the audience, so the minute you re introduced, you are on stage.