Being an insurance broker is a challenge. You must stay current with health care reform, go to meetings, answer calls and texts--and often you have to get up in front of a group of potential clients and give a presentation. This can be stressful, especially if you're worried about how much time you have to make an effective presentation, how you can engage your audience...or even what to talk about.

To give you a hand, we've listed below some effective SlideShare.com presentations that will help you make engaging and informative presentations:

• Effective Presentation Skills:
  This SlideShare goes over step-by-step on how to plan, prepare, practice, and present an effective presentation to your audience. Preparation is a key factor here, adding handouts, visual aids, or pictures in your presentation will go a long way when it comes to presenting. It will show your audience how serious you are. You can view the presentation here.  
• Effective Presentation & Communication Skills For Business Leaders:
  This presentation takes a different approach than the SlideShare listed above by going over communication strategies. It's important to remember that listening is part of communicating. By listening to your audience you can answer their questions or maybe even learn something new. Click here to view the presentation. 
• Build a Strong Sales Pitch When Selling Insurance:  Do you have a strong sales pitch that not only sounds good but clearly communicates what you're offering? This SlideShare helps with creating a clear sales pitch, not only in person, but through the phone and email. You can view this presentation by clicking here. 
• Put the Relationship Back in Selling Insurance:

  Since the beginning of the Internet, price, service, and support are often the only contact points with the consumer. Are you making your point of contact an important one? Are you building a relationship with your clients? This presentation is a good reminder that building a relationship, showing that you care, and earning your clients trust is part of being an insurance broker. Click here to view the SlideShare. 

With the help of these SlideShare presentations, you will feel more confident and prepared for your next presentation. Remember, the key to an effective presentation is to make your message clear and genuine. If you are looking for more ways to build your client base, click the image below to download our free LinkedIn guide to start growing your connections!