The Kama Sutra of Public Speaking

Introduction. Note that one presentation could combine a few of these simultaneously.

1. An interesting fact that is directly connected to the topic. Simple facts introduced with: “Did you know that...” or

Do not write your text.

Do not even bother writing an outline. Not even the ideas.

Start practising your speech by just saying it out loud. Impromptu. Don’t stop. Don’t correct yourself. Don’t start over. Say the whole speech from the beginning to the end the way you see it now. When you are done, say it one more time. And I mean, say it! Don’t just say it in your head, but out loud. Do it a few more times. It doesn’t have to be loud, you can be quiet, but you have to say it. Do it a few more times.

I’m not the one to teach you, but let me tell you something interesting.

turned into torture.

Who – What – HoW