When it comes to presentation skills, one of the most common mistakes we see is people slipping into what we call “presenter mode.” It’s that moment where you start planning your talk and suddenly find yourself using corporate language you’d never normally say. You become formal, stiff, and oddly robotic. You forget who you are. And in doing so, you forget the very thing that makes a presentation work: your personality.

At The Presenter Studio, we always say people buy people. It’s so simple, yet so many of us forget this the moment we’re in front of a room or camera. We focus so hard on being professional that we forget to be personal. But the best presenters — the ones people remember, trust, and want to hear from again — are always the ones who bring themselves into the room.

Adding personality doesn’t mean being over-the-top or trying to be funny. It means being you. Speaking in your own voice. Sharing your perspective. Showing some warmth, humour, or vulnerability where it’s appropriate. It’s about having a conversation with your audience, not talking at them.

And here’s the key — audiences don’t want perfect. They want real. They want energy, insight, and human connection. When you show personality, you build trust. You make your ideas stick. You turn a presentation into an experience.

So how do you bring more personality into your presentations?

Start by writing the way you speak.
Don’t write a script full of jargon or corporate phrases you’d never say out loud. Think about how you’d explain your topic to a friend or colleague. Use natural language. Add in questions, pauses, even asides — anything that makes it feel more like a conversation.

Share something personal.
This doesn’t mean telling your life story, but a relevant anecdote or insight from your own experience can go a long way. It helps people connect with you. It shows you care. And it makes your talk far more engaging than just reading off stats or slides.

Find your style.
You don’t need to mimic other speakers or copy someone else’s tone. Some people are calm and measured. Others are bold and energetic. The best style is the one that feels right for you — and one that’s authentic to the brand you’re representing. Let your personality guide the tone, pace, and language of your delivery.

Practise sounding like you.
When you rehearse, listen back to how you sound. Are you stiff? Over-rehearsed? Or does it feel like you’re genuinely connecting with the audience? Practise until you find the rhythm that feels natural and personal. Confidence grows when you’re being yourself, not performing someone else’s idea of what a “good presenter” should sound like.

Your personality is your superpower. And in today’s noisy, content-heavy world, it’s often the difference between a presentation that’s forgotten and one that really lands.

So next time you prepare a talk, challenge yourself to strip away the unnecessary polish. Be clear. Be conversational. Be real. Because when you’re truly yourself, your audience will listen — and they’ll come back wanting more.

To learn how to present with confidence, clarity and personality, take a look at our bespoke training at

We’ll help you find your voice, own your style, and deliver presentations people want to show up for.