How many people do you know anticipate attending a presentation by saying on the way over, “Boy, I sure hope it’s a long speech that I really have to work hard to understand!”
Do yourself a huge favor: Critically examine your intended remarks. Look at them closely from a perspective other than your own.
Is it something you would want to hear? Be honest.
Could you flood your mind with thoughts about the rest of your day, appointments to be kept, calls to be made, kids to pick up later from practice, and still follow what you were saying?
Evaluate your purpose in speaking.
Make your point. Quickly, efficiently, memorably.
Build your case in tight, uncomplicated steps.
Declare your theme unambiguously, and then revolve all your content around it.
Shape your words and examples to reflect what the audience cares about. Regardless of the topic, it is not about you or your problems. It’s always about the audience and the benefits your message can offer them.
If it appears your audience will have to work to understand your presentation, then you have more work to do right now.
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