Monday, April 30, 2018

Step 2 in Becoming a Better Public Speaker

Take Ownership of the Room

If possible, arrive early so you can get a sense of the space. The setting is likely to be different from how you envisioned it. Getting a sense of the acoustics and where the audience will be sitting can make a big difference.

Once the presentation begins, take ownership of the room by remembering you’ve been asked to speak for a reason. Remind yourself, you deserve to be here.
Speak from a place of kindness, but not deference. 

And never undervalue what it is you have to say.
                                                                   
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