Include dissenting views - Identify ways your audience may challenge your ideas and acknowledge them in your talk.
Start with a good story - Talks speakers use this tactic all the time. Your opening story should be something everyone in the room can relate to.
Repeat your main message three times— Introduce the points you'll be making, and then spend the meat of your presentation flashing them out. Conclude by reminding the audience of your points.
Practice like crazy - Saying your talk out loud many times in advance also helps you to edit out awkward wordiness. Your audience will appreciate a no-rambling approach.
Memorize - Don't memorize every word, just the flow of your key points and the examples you will use to back them up.
Make eye contact - You can't persuade someone if you're not looking him or her in the eye. Just make sure to scan the room without staring at an individual for too long.
Use a good closing story - Less is more when it comes to closing, so keep your story succinct while being authentic. Essentially, your closing story should be close to your heart while summarizing your message.
Avoid bullet points - They're boring. Instead, use a compelling image with text that's no longer than a tweet.
Use big gestures - Holding your arms close to your body not only looks unnatural, but it also makes you look nervous. You're telling stories, so act like it by commanding the space you're inhabiting in front of the room.
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