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Eliminate Your Fear of Public Speaking
How to Deliver an Impactful Presentation
When it comes to public speaking fear can and will get in the way of your delivering the most impactful presentation you are capable of delivering. Whether you still have a fear around speaking publicly or if you have moved past the fear and on to working on your delivery I’d like to share some insights with you that will make a difference.
Most speakers I see in person or on a virtual call tend to rush through their slides or handout much too quickly, I believe. As soon as the moderator or host introduces them they are off to the races and it appears to the audience members that they want it to be over as soon as possible. This does not work in your favor in terms of your credibility. And if you will be offering something for sale at the of your presentation, or even if you will just be sending people to your blog or website to join your list and download a free report or other gift, slow down for best results.
Perhaps you are naturally a fast talker. Slow down. You want your audience to hear and understand every word. People will also trust you more and have a better overall perception of you as an expert in your field if you are willing to speak with authority and take a breath between sentences or bullet points on your slides.
