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You can also state that the topic of your presentation

is very interesting. This works in your favor as

opposed to a situation in which you would say, “I

know it’s a bit boring, but…,” which would lose the

interest of each and every listener. Pick suggestions

that you use carefully. We suggest something almost
all the time, but usually we do it unconsciously.

14. Never stop developing your public presentation

skills. The fastest way to improve leads, of course, is

through frequent practice. However, if you do not
have the option of making regular public speeches,

you can always learn from other great speakers. You

can model them (observe their verbal and non-verbal

patterns and apply them to your own performances).

You can use YouTube to look for world-class public
performers and watch their videos a few or a dozen

or more times, carefully watching what they’re

doing. Then you need to see detailed elements of

their style. Notice how they use their voice and how

it affects listeners’ emotions. What are they doing
with their hands, what gestures do they normally use

and in which context? Notice exactly what they are

saying, what kind of language they are using, how

are they introducing themselves and how they end

their performances. By watching them so many
times, you plant the seed of the new skills in your

brain. To make it grow, step away from your

computer and start to practice speaking in a similar

manner to the person you have watched. Try to

imitate their way of speaking. Do so with different