If so, know how to use it. If you are questioning the effectiveness of the sound system, ask the individuals in the back of the room if they can hear you. Save handouts until after your presentation , if possible. If you give people materials at the beginning of your talk, they are likely to read them instead of paying attention to you. Be sure to either distribute business cards or include your name and contact information on the materials you hand out.
Pauses are perhaps the most effective technique for regaining the attention of the audience.
Make mental notes on what went well and what could have been better. Your presentation is another addition to your growing list of accomplishments. Follow up on all the valuable contacts you made so that your group continues to gain momentum. And finally, feel great that you have introduced more members of your community to your educational support group. It is a valuable resource that will enable individuals to recapture the control that asthma and allergies temporarily stole from them.