Everybody Needs Public Speaking

The room has already judged you before your second sentence.

In my journey through life, I get to meet people pitching all kinds of ideas to me.

I get the blessings of being in rooms where decisions are made over other people.

Having spoken on stage all my life and without any intention to exaggerate, I have spoken to a cumulative audience of around a hundred million people, one thing I have learnt is this; the room will always judge you.

There is always a four point gap in every room – time, how you appear, what you intend to communicate and how you intend to communicate. Through the lens of these points, you either earn the right to be listened to or dismissed.

Greatly talented people losing opportunities very often, not because of what they know, but because of how they show up when they speak or how they do not speak when they show up because they are unsure how to speak.
 
How to master public speaking

1. Never start with filler words like "um," "so," or "basically."

2. Pause more than you think you need to; silence is a powerful tool for authority.

3. Make eye contact with one person at a time instead of scanning the whole room.

4. Open with a compelling story rather than a formal introduction.

5. Memorize your first three sentences by heart; once they are set, the rest will follow.

6. Slow down intentionally when delivering your most important points.

7. Use your hands to emphasize your message; complete stillness often reads as nervousness.

8. Never apologize for your presence or your preparation before you begin.

9. Record yourself and watch the footage back—even if it’s uncomfortable—to spot areas for growth.

10. Dress slightly better than the room expects to command immediate respect.

11. Always conclude your remarks while the audience is still engaged; end before they want you to.
 
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