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10 tips for better public speaking

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Amir & Erik
April 09, 2023

Quote of Today

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.”

— William James

☀️ Good Morning / Afternoon / Goodnight.

 How's your Sunday going? Here's a thought for you:Is it better to delay getting started by weeks or months so I can be fully prepared? Or is it better to start right now with little to no preparation?

⚡️Focus of Today

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10 Tips for Improving Your Public Speaking Skills - Professional Development | Harvard DCE

Few are immune to the fear of public speaking. Marjorie North offers 10 tips for speakers to calm the nerves and deliverable memorable orations.

https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/10-tips-for-improving-your-public-speaking-skills/

🙀 All of us at some point had to stand up in a room full of people and speak. If that sounds like a nightmare to you, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get better and deliver a great speech, or just communicate more effectively in public. 

🥰 Here are the 10 nuggets from the Harvard's division of continuing education: 

  1. Start with something that grabs your audience's attention.

  2. Be prepared and organized.

  3. Connect with your audience by making eye contact.

  4. Use your voice effectively by varying your tone and volume.

  5. Use body language to convey confidence and engage your audience.

  6. Practice your speech until you feel comfortable.

  7. Use visuals to enhance your message.

  8. Be authentic and let your personality shine through.

  9. Understand and manage your nervousness.

  10. Seek feedback to improve your skills.

🎤 By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to becoming a top-notch public speaker. So go ahead, grab that mic, and knock 'em dead!

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See you all next Sunday 👋

With love,

— Amir and Erik

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