Easy Shortcuts to Better Speeches

• Work backwards…with a destination in mind, your speech will be well organized.
  
  
• Dig deeply…be sure to research unfamiliar topics thoroughly
  
  
• Start with a big bang…devise and opening that will grab audience attention
  
  
• Spice up your speech…liven up your speech with anecdotes
  
  
• Speak with confidence…get the “butterflies” to fly in formation
  
  
• Rehearse out loud…rehearse ou loud to be sure presentation goes smoothly
  
  
• Make your notes “noteworthy”…write speech in short paragraphs, underline key words, as you practice, you will memorize those words and the body of the speech will come naturally
  
  
• Offer a rousing finish…the easiest and quickest way to prepare the ending is to restate the theme---your “carry-away” message