Making eye contact with your audience is crucial – it keeps your listeners engaged and gives you insights into their interest level and comprehension.
As you look through the crowd, aim to have mini-conversations with people, making sure to “click” with each set of eyes – don’t look past them or over their heads.
But remember – too much eye contact with any one person can alienate him/her and make them feel uncomfortable. Don’t be that speaker that glazes over when they speak and continually stares at a single person!
Remember – no more than 3 seconds of eye contact with any one person. Then move on!
© Jill Bremer 2015