Giving a presentation in a class, meeting, or talent show - whichever it is, is not the most relaxing task for a lot of people. You have to keep your cool, make sure that you are in sync with your slides while simultaneously being confident in yourself. While you have to keep all this in mind at the same time, choosing a comfortable lectern or podium for your speaking area can help you more than you might think. Proper wooden lecterns for example can be essential for some people to speak at ease and connect to the audience. This article will try to give you some brief information on lecterns or podiums in case you are interested in purchasing one.

First thing you need to know before anything else is the fact that in modern times, the words podium, lectern, or even pulpit all have become interchangeable with one another. The trivial differences do not really matter much when you are looking into it. So do not think too much about this. Then you should jump into the actual factors to consider.

Personal preference is the thing that would matter a lot here. Pick one with a specific shade, design, wood colour, or aesthetic you prefer. Keep the weight and size in mind. Depending on how often will you use it and whether it will be used in only one room or more, you might want to have a definitive choice for the portability so that transporting will be easier. Storage space or shelves often come as a matter of convenience for presenters so that is another feature to think about. Finally, depending on your surroundings, see if you want it to have its own PA system. A built-in PA system and its features can be real handy, or even mandatory depending on the room setup. For example, a wireless mic feature is convenient but you would need your PA to be compatible with that.

In conclusion, spend enough time thinking about your requirements and make a choice based on them.