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Public Speaking

Tips

Inspired by a post from Helene Guillaume.

Own the Room Without Saying a Word

  • Your presence talks before you do
  • People size you up in the first 7 seconds

Do This

  • Walk into your next meeting like the outcome is already yours
  • Stand tall, move with purpose, own your space
  • Watch the room shift in your favor

Harness the Power of the Pause

  • Silence creates gravity—your words land
  • Rushed voices are forgettable; calm ones linger

Do This

  • After your key point, silently count to 3
  • It’ll feel weird—but your message will hit harder

Speak in Bold Statements

  • Short hits harder than long-winded
  • Simplicity wins every time

Do This

  • Boil down your big idea into 15 words or less
  • Use that punchline to open strong

Make Eye Contact a Weapon

  • Lock in for 3–5 seconds with one person at a time
  • Make people feel seen—not scanned

Do This

  • Land each full thought on a single person before moving on
  • Watch attention levels spike

Let Your Hands Do the Talking

  • Gestures turn ideas into visuals
  • Hidden hands = hidden trust

Do This

  • Show size with your hands when explaining numbers
  • Use left/right gestures when comparing options

Bring the Energy Everyone Feels

  • People subconsciously sync with your vibe
  • High energy creates connection without a word

Do This

  • Before stepping up, move: arms up, jump, shake it out
  • They'll catch your vibe before they even realize it

Drop Fillers, Add Authority

  • Replace “um” with pause
  • Silence feels confident, not awkward

Do This

  • Record a 2-minute talk
  • Count the “ums,” then re-record with pauses instead
  • You'll sound instantly sharper

Smile With Intent

  • Start and end warm—get serious in the middle
  • Smiling with purpose shows strength, not softness

Do This

  • Smile fully when you open and close
  • During key messages, let your face show focus

Leave Them With a Mental Spark

  • Memorable closings beat forgettable Q&As
  • A powerful question lingers far longer than a statement

Do This

  • Instead of ending with “Any questions?”
  • Say: “The real question isn’t can you do this—it’s will you let yourself?”