I often get a common question after people attend our 2-day presentation class. “Now that I feel more confident, where do I go to practice to continue to get better as a speaker?” “How can I continue to grow as a great speaker?”

The best way to continue to grow is with continued and consistent use of your presentation skills. If you take a public speaking class and then don’t present again for a year, your new skills wither away.

Today I'll be telling you just how to avoid that! Here is everyway I know of for new presenters to practice their craft!

Show Notes: How to Find Great Public Speaking Venues to Practice Your Presentations
(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/podcast-15-how-find-great-venues-practice-your-presentations/)

Now that you know a few of the best (and safe) ways to start your presentation right, let's get spicier. No memorable speech you've ever sat through took no risks. The bare minimum a speech can be to not be bad is inoffensive. All the introductions I gave you last week are enough to make sure you don't have an embarrassingly awful first impression but they're not enough to make an amazing first impression. That's what this week is for.

So if you're ready to learn how to make a statement from the first few seconds of your presentation, stick around and find out how!


Show Notes: 7 Dynamic Ways to Start a Presentation [With Examples]
(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/how-to-start-a-presentation/)

The opening is really the most important part of your presentation. You want to make a good first impression. In addition, you also want the audience to see as a subject matter expert.

Of course, we’ve all been there as a speaker. First, we design a powerful presentation. Then, we nervously walk out onto a stage or into the front of the room. The audience stares with skepticism written all over their faces. This stoic crowd has no patience for speakers who waste their time. And their demeanor is showing that fact right now. In a timid voice, we start with a simple, “Good morning.” We get no response from the audience — no warm welcome at all. As a result, our nervousness increases dramatically.

The good news is that your speech doesn’t have to start this way. Your first words will create first impressions. Today I'll be going over just that. How to make that first impression a good one and ensure your presentation kicks off exactly how it should!

Show Notes: 7 Dynamic Ways to Start a Presentation [With Examples]
(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/how-to-start-a-presentation/)