Aesthetics talks to recognised public speakers and trainers within the specialty to learn their top tips for being a good presenter
‘Just picture the audience in their underwear’ is common advice given to those less comfortable at taking the spotlight and speaking in front of a crowd. However, is this tactic realistically going to help you present? Even if you are the most experienced medical professional in your field, public speaking doesn’t come naturally to everyone and there are many difficulties associated with standing upon a podium and voicing your expertise, clinical techniques and performing live treatment demonstrations.
Presenting to a medical aesthetics audience has its own set of challenges, explains CEO and founder of Harley Academy, Dr Tristan Mehta, who regularly speaks on training and regulation at conferences and other industry events. This is especially true if you are new to presenting to your aesthetic colleagues.“I remember the first time I presented at a conference; even though I was very…