Standing up and reciting information while others passively listen and take notes is the typical traditional presentation style that doesn't really work to teach or motivate an audience anymore. If the only purpose of your presentation is to transfer information, you are better off distributing it in a handout or by email and cancelling the event. An effective presentation aims to change the audience and get them to think or act differently by engaging them with a clear, focused message, logical arguments and compelling visuals combined with a passionate delivery that evokes emotions.