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It’s no easy feat to stand up and talk in front of people—whether it’s five or 50 or 500. In fact, surveys have found that public speaking has long been one of the things Americans fear most.
Unfortunately, in many professions, some amount of public speaking is necessary. It might be that you need to present in a small meeting, give an update to the entire company, or present at a conference or other event. No matter what it is or how daunting you find it, there are steps you can take to prepare and improve your skills.
Understand the Expectations and Learn the Details
Know Your Audience
Plan and Structure Your Speech
Don’t Overload Your Slides
Practice, Practice, Practice
Get Feedback
Memorize Your First and Last Lines
Join a Club or Go to a Workshop
Get in the Zone
Don’t Bury Your Face in Notes
Make Eye Contact
Use Pauses
Repeat Yourself
Let Some Questions Go
Keep Talking
Remember the Audience Is on Your Side
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
