Public Speaking Tips

• Keep the audience in mind as you prepare. Stay away from predictable beginnings, rather, start with an intriguing question or set up a clear problem.
  
  
  
• You won’t be able to cover everything you’d like to so set some clear goals regarding the most important points and focus on those.
  
  
  
• Talk about your material instead of lecturing about it. This is easier to achieve if you are not reading your script, rather, use notes.
  
  
  
• Interact with the audience - ask questions, get people involved - since people learn better when they are actively participating.
  
  
  
• Leave time for Q&A and address everyone politely.