15 tips for public speaking
1. Gratitude is always the best place to begin.
Any and every gig is an honour.
2. Being prepared is an act of love. And intelligence.
3. Lead with your best stuff.
Don’t make them wait to see you shine.
4. Know who you’re talking to.
5. Research your audience.
6. Actively respect your audience.
Find the common ground and put your love there.
7. Never, ever admit to fatigue.
8. Stay in the lead as long as you’re on stage.
9. Plan your finish.
10. Believe that people are rooting for you.
It’s vastly true that every single person watching and listening to you wants you to be amazing.
11. Go easy on the apologies.
12. Dress up.
Being well dressed says, “I cared about you enough”
13. Affirm, pray, focus, ommm.
“Help us shine.” That covers me, the audience, and the world in one fell swoop.
14. Ask questions.
15. Know how you want to feel when you’re done.
— Danielle Laporte
