How to Prepare for a Speaking Engagement

Getting on stage is one thing, but a great speech starts way before the MC reads your introduction and hands you the mic. A few degrees of separation, separates the good speakers from the great speakers. Learn preparation techniques that take your speaking to the next level.

Preparedness eliminates nervousness! This is the reason why practice and repetition is so important. There are only a few things that distinguish speakers. The number 1 factor is preparation.

Whether you are a natural talker with gift of gab or a quiet introvert, preparing properly makes all of that irrelevant. Speaking is already a scary ordeal for 99% people. Not being prepared only increases anxiety.

Overcome not only your fear of public speaking, but master your message as well as the stage all while remaining authentically you. The world needs to hear your story. However, you may only reach who you are called to reach. Tell your truth! The best way to do so, it to be well prepared.