If there’s one thing we hear all the time, it’s this: “I just don’t feel like myself when I present.” And we get it. You’re told to stand a certain way, use formal language, smile at the right time, avoid filler words. Before long, you're not presenting — you’re performing someone else’s version of what a “good speaker” looks like.

That’s why one of the biggest goals of our Presentation Skills Course is helping people find — and own — their natural voice. Because your most powerful tool as a presenter isn’t your slides or your script. It’s your authenticity.

Finding your own voice means presenting in a way that feels natural, relaxed, and real. It doesn’t mean being casual or unprepared. It means sounding like you at your best — confident, clear, and connected.

Here are some ways to develop your own presentation style:

1. Ditch the default mode – Stop mimicking TED Talks, corporate lingo, or what you think “professional” should sound like. Start with how you naturally speak in a conversation. If you wouldn’t say it in real life, it probably doesn’t belong in your presentation.
2. Know your audience, but stay true to yourself – Adapt your tone, yes. But don’t shift your personality entirely. You can be warm and human while still sounding credible and smart.
3. Play to your strengths – Are you funny? Thoughtful? Great at storytelling? Lean into those. You don’t have to be high energy if you’re more reflective by nature. The best presenters don’t imitate — they elevate their own strengths.
4. Practice out loud – This is a game-changer. When you write a script and never say it aloud, you miss the rhythm and flow of how you actually speak. Practice as you’d perform, and make adjustments to sound more conversational.
5. Record and review – It’s awkward at first, but watching yourself back is a powerful way to spot what feels forced or unnatural. Look for moments where your energy drops or your expression stiffens. Then tweak.

In our Presentation Skills Course, we help people bring their voice to life — whether that’s in boardrooms, on stage, or in front of a camera. We strip away the jargon and performance masks to get to what really resonates: you being you.

When you find your voice, you stop “presenting” and start connecting. And that’s when your message really lands.

For more information on our presentation skills courses visit https://www.presenterstudio.com/business-presenter-training/presentation-skills-training