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2. The more is NOT the merrier

As a speaker, it's natural to want to include as much as possible in your talk to increase its value.However, this is a terrible mistake.
With each section, imagine if you could only use one sentence to convey the point; focus on that and eliminate the rest.
You would only get the audience's attention for a short while, so you should cut to the chase.

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1. Don't overload your slides

Speakers often use their slides to drive attention away from themselves to ease the pressure. Don't do that.

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8. Don't memorize your talk, understand it

You shouldn't read off anything during your talk, even small flash cards.
It lowers the quality of your talk. There is just a different feel when a speaker genuinely understands his talk and

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9. Be likable.

I don't mean to alarm you, but in my experience, audiences tend to be more alert to a speaker's flaws than their strengths.
If you come across as boring or arrogant, the audience will likely discard your talk immediately, even if it'...

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Conclusion

I concluded my talk with a story that led to a quote, "Life is good."
The audience might not remember my story, but they will definitely remember how it ended!

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5. Talk about personal experiences

We live in a time where it is easier than ever to find information on any topic you desire.
Your audience will not want to listen to you for 10 minutes to save them the hassle of a Google search.

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3. Don't eat your words at the end of a sentence

The start of a sentence is arguably the hardest part. Raising your voice after a pause that felt like an eternity is no joke.
However, we all know that you should start your sentences with a strong tone to engage the audience...

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4. Power pause

I understand how long one-second pauses can feel on stage; however, maintaining a slow pace and pausing at the right moments can significantly enhance your talk.
Another speaker that night even had a h...

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6. Perfect your body language

You may be the speaker, but your body language does the talking for you as a person.
Learn the art of engaging your audience with gestures, movements and facial expressions.

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7. Avoid "umm's" and "uhh's".

Although this is a hard habit to break, avoid using "filler" words when you speak.
Train yourself to be comfortable with pausing when necessary.
It

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10. Use strong statements

People have narrow attention spans. They will probably not remember much of your talk.
So, use st...

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