Presenters Online - Presentation Training Making Eye Contact With Your Audience One of the best ways to make your audience feel a part of the presentation is through effective eye contact.
People speak with their eyes as well as their words.
By making eye contact with members in your audience, you will get their undivided attention and keep them interested in your presentation. The rule of thumb is to make eye contact with an audience member for 3 to 5 seconds or for the duration of a phrase or thought. Be careful not to hold eye contact too long or the audience member may feel intimidated by your stare. In addition, be careful not to have roller coaster eyes. Don't make darting glances to audience members all around the room.