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​​Fearless Public Speaking Lessons
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​Chapter 1
Getting it right

ps1-0. Introduction
ps1-1. Fearless public speaking
ps1-2. Remember why
ps1-3. Have something to say
​ps1-4. Know your time limits
ps1-5. Research your topic
ps1-6. Write your introduction
ps1-7. The leave behind
ps1-8. Review


Chapter 2
Preparing your speech

ps2-0. Introduction
ps2-1. Create your title
ps2-2. Start with your ending
ps2-3. Find your opening
ps2-4. Don't memorize, outline
ps2-5. Show, don't just tell
ps2-6. Hands on training
ps2-7. Speaking, not just words
ps2-8. Review


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Chapter 3
Making your presentation

ps3-0. Introduction
ps3-1. Room setup
ps3-2. Schmooze your audience
ps3-3. Get the right light
ps3-4. Silence is loud
ps3-5. Gaze not glance
ps3-6. Dress for success
​ps3-7. Review

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Lesson

ps1-6. Write your introduction

Write your introduction but have somebody else introduce you to the audience. 

Prepare a one-minute introduction, no more than 100 words. Print it out on one side of the paper. Make it easy for the speaker to read your text two feet away. Most likely, they will be standing behind a lecturn.

The introduction aims to familiarize your audience with what is about to occur. This way, before you begin, they will already have a point of reference and be better prepared to understand your more detailed talk.

Your introduction should include who you are, the topic to be covered, why it is relevant to your audience, and what makes you qualified to deliver it. Write in the third person. "He/she/it will be speaking today, etc."
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Your introducer should already have met you and be familiar with your written introduction and your experience in the field.

Make sure that any room or stage adjustments you need are taken care of before they start your introduction. In addition, make sure that all equipment you need is already prepared and tested.

Then make sure the person introducing you remains on the stage to greet you once they have finished. Once introduced, jump right into your talk.
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Picture
​Above, a speaker introduction. Something about the speaker, the relevance of their topic, the plan of action. Announcing the speaking time is optional but recommended, especially during short meetings.

Practice

​ps1-6p. Write your introduction

Above is a speaker introduction. Write an introduction for a speech you might give, imagine it if you don't have any plans to speak in the near future.

Write it in the third person. "He" or "She," not "I."

Then make a video of yourself reading it as you would like the introducer to introduce you.

One minute long - and not longer. Practice it first to make sure it is not too long.

Note: Do not be afraid to brag!
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