We know less is more, but also know more is less.

“Make sure you are understood. Don't blame the other person for not understanding. ...look for ways to clarify or rephrase what you are trying to say so it can be understood.” – Joel Garfinkle, American executive coaching specialist #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Just because you have an extensive vocabulary doesn’t mean you should use it in every public speaking situation. Good public speakers are audience-centered, and use language that is appropriate for both the audience and the occasion. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Common grammatical mistake: saying, “I could care less” when you really mean, “I couldn’t care less.” Think of it this way - if you COULD care less, it means you DO CARE to some degree. If you COULDN'T care less, you don't care at all. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

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Want to improve your speaking skills? Start by practicing in front of a mirror and recording yourself. Join a public speaking community (like mine) for support. #communication #publicspeaking #confidence

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Avoid starting sentences with the word "so." ("So, I'm happy to speak to you tonight.") Essentially, you're using a VOCALIZED PAUSE at the beginning of a thought. Pause FIRST, decide what you want to say, then SAY IT. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Unless showing a video w/sound, continue talking to the audience as you present or demonstrate visuals. It’s okay to pause for a moment or two while you pour, measure, tie, or otherwise interact w/your visuals, but beware of “dead air.” #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

#PublicSpeaking can give you an adrenaline-endorphin rush similar to those produced by skydiving, surfing, and bungee jumping. And I guarantee that public speaking is safer than any extreme sport. #PainlessPublicSpeaking

Asking the audience a question is a common technique for opening a speech. A question engages an audience directly, since it solicits their participation. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Most people tend to remember the beginning & end of a speech. When the introduction & conclusion share a common tread, each of those parts – & the entire speech – becomes that much more memorable. This is known as a CIRCULAR CONCLUSION. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world, and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” – Tony Robbins, American writer and coach #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Your voice is YOUR unique instrument. Learn to play it. #PublicSpeaking #PainlessPublicSpeaking

Locking one hand momentarily can help minimize nervous gestures. With 2 hands buried in your pockets, you look like you’re looking for change, not giving a speech. With 1 hand locked & the other free, you’ll appear comfortable & confident. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

SIGNPOSTING introduces key ideas in a speech w/ a numerical value & reinforces that number throughout the speech. Tell the audience how many key ideas you're going to cover. Each time you get to a new key idea, reference that idea's number. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Even if you can read aloud extremely well, delivering a speech from a script will negatively affect your eye contact, vocal variety, and your ability to monitor audience feedback. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

If you are describing the size of a foreign country, region, or area, in addition to square miles or meters, give your audience a familiar local reference – “half the size of Ohio” or “about the size of Leeds,” for example. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

When practicing your speech, get into the habit of turning away from your screen & delivering your speech to your (imagined) audience. Look at your visuals only when you'll need to draw your audience’s attention to something on the screen. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking