So you’ve got to give a speech in public? Once your stomach stops churning, here are some public speaking tips that should make your job easier.
1. Outline your speech
Write out what you are going to talk about. Your outline should cover all the points you want to make in your speech. Ideally in a reasonably logical order.
2. Make notes
One of the easiest ways is to use old-fashioned 3×5 index cards. Each one should have a bullet point on it that you can expand on. If you’re using a PowerPoint slide show then this should give you the basis for your notes.
3. Practice your presentation
Stand in front of a mirror and practice your speech. If you’re likely to be embarrassed, do this while no-one else is at home. Speaking out loud is a necessary part of this practice. Sure, it may be uncomfortable the first few times you try it but you’ll get better as you go along. Note where you stumble 0 this gives you pointers for where you need to change your speech slightly.
4. Talk to one person
It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking in a business meeting with one other person or addressing hundreds or even thousands of people. […]

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