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I need tips for public speaking.
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1. Practice in front of a mirror, or record yourself on video to help pinpoint areas for improvement.
2. Slow down your speech and make sure to pause in the appropriate places.
3. Make sure to smile and have good posture to help you present confidently.
4. Focus on the main points you want to get across and use stories or analogies to better communicate your message.
5. Make eye contact with your audience, and ask questions within your presentation to engage them.
6. Use your own experiences to help convey your message in a more meaningful way.
7. Learn as much as you can about your audience and what they expect to gain from your message.
8. Rehearse your presentation multiple times until you feel comfortable with it.
9. Visual aids like slides, handouts, video, or audio can help strengthen your message.
10. Concentrate on breathing and relaxing your body to help ease any tension.