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Could you suggest some techniques for getting better at public speaking?
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1. Practice: The more you practice, the better you’ll become at public speaking. Start off by practicing your speech out loud, in front of a mirror or friends.
2. Develop a structure: Avoid the temptation to wing it when speaking in public and develop a structure that your speech and presentation can follow.
3. Connect with your audience: Don’t just read from your notes, make eye contact and connect with your audience to really keep them engaged.
4. Speak clearly and confidently: Project your voice and ensure that you’re speaking clearly and confidently. Practice will help you with this.
5. Rehearse with a timer: Rehearse your speech ahead of time and time yourself.
6. Educate yourself on the topic: The more you know about the topic, the more confident you’ll be when delivering your speech.
7. Take deep breaths and be calm: For those who tend to get nervous in front of a crowd, take deep breaths to stay calm and focused in the moment.
8. Use visuals: Using props, visuals and stories to illustrate points of your speech can help to keep the attention of your audience.