How to Become a Better Public Speaker - 12 Part Series

1. Practice Until You Can’t Get it Wrong

After spending time fine-tuning your muscle movements, the neural processes controlling those movements become more efficient. We call this phenomenon, muscle memory.”

And though there’s debate over the nuances of muscle movement consolidation, it’s hard to argue against the benefits of practice.

Going over a speech again and again will instill a sense of confidence in your craft and allow for flexibility when things don’t go according to plan. (because they wont’)

But remember, the goal isn’t to reenact your speech so it goes precisely how you rehearsed it, but so you have a framework to draw from. Robert DeNiro refers to this as “avoiding bedroom perfect.”

Practice = Confidence = Poise

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