Take very deep breaths. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL Speak slowly Don’t be concerned about making mistakes - we all do. Have visual aids Have a few notes written on cardboard (not paper) Research shows that, for most people, public speaking is their number 1 fear. However, keep in mind that mostly your audience is…

Let’s be honest, your instinct to refuse the microphone has little to do with your perception (rightly or not) that you have loud voice. It’s more likely to be that the idea of your voice being amplified around the room is more than you can stomach, especially given that there’s suddenly a swarm of…

Here are 10 bad public speaking habits that annoy your audience and detract from what might otherwise be an excellent public speech or presentation. Habit 1: Not tailoring your presentation for your audience “Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.” - Benjamin Disraeli I’ve noticed recently the number of…