If you're just getting started, these 11 tips are a great place to begin:
1. The 5-5-5 Rule
↳ Scan 5 faces, hold each gaze for 5 seconds.
↳ You build connection with each person.
2. Power Pause
↳ Stay silent for 3 seconds after key points.
↳ Let your message sink in.
3. The 3-Part Open
↳ Hook the audience in.
↳ Ask a question, share a story, then a promise.
4. Palm-up Principle
↳ Keep your palms open when speaking.
↳ You'll build trust with the audience.
5. The 90-Second Reset
↳ If you're nervous beforehand, take a pause.
↳ Breathe for 90 seconds to reset your system.
6. The Rule of Three
↳ Our brains love patterns.
↳ Structure key points in threes for information to stick.
7. 2-Minute Story Structure
↳ Keep stories under 2 minutes.
↳ Any longer and you'll lose attention.
8. The Lighthouse Method
↳ Place "anchor points" throughout the room.
↳ Rotate eye contact to feel more structured.
9. The Power Position
↳ Your posture can project confidence.
↳ Feet shoulder-width apart, hands relaxed at the sides.
10. The Callback Technique
↳ Audiences love a story.
↳ Reference earlier points later in your talk.
11. The Rehearsal Truth
↳ Practice the opening more than the rest.
↳ Nail the first 30 seconds and you can handle the rest.
These tips can take you far.
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