2. Topic:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts
by Susan Cain
Note: this tips are also good for
the beginner level
3. Preparation is key
Take your time
crafting the
speech so that it
flows logically and
is illustrated with
stories and
examples.
Practice it out
loud, until you’re
comfortable.
4. THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR PARTICULAR
AUDIENCE WANTS TO HEAR.
Are they craving new
information?
Insights?
What problem do
they hope to solve?
Give them what they
want and need.
5. WATCH VIDEOS OF SPEAKERS
As you
watch, pretend
you’re the
speaker. Get used
to what it feels like
to have all eyes
on you.
6. IF YOU CAN, VISIT THE ROOM WHERE YOU’LL
BE SPEAKING
Practice standing at the
podium, looking out
into the rows of seats.
7. KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
AS A SPEAKER
If you have a great
sense of humor, use it. If
you’re not a natural cut-
up, don’t try to be.
Instead, focus on what
you do best.
8. PUBLIC SPEAKING IS A PERFORMANCE,
Think that you are an
actor on a stage
9. GET A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SPEECH.
Study it.
How was it
constructed?
What kind of opening
and closing were
used?
How were examples
presented?
How did the speaker
engage, inspire and
educate the audience?
10. SMILE AT YOUR AUDIENCE AS THEY ENTER
THE ROOM
This will make you
feel
relaxed, confident, a
nd connected.
