Tomorrow I will be making my first presentation in front of all members of our company, including our CEO and offices tuning in from around the world. 	😳

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I recently spoke in front of over 200 guests at my cousins wedding, and in preparation for said speech, I pulled from my college speech & debate classes.  I have listed some of the tips I used below, and I think these can work whether you are presenting in front of a small group of coworkers or in front of a large public audience. 

# **Here are my 5 Tips for Public Speaking**

1). **Type/write out your script days in advance.** 
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This will help you feel prepared and not flying by the seat of your pants, even if you feel you know the material in and out, sometimes a simple distraction (your heart beating a little faster, a person leaving the room in the middle of your speech) can make you lose your train of thought. Having practiced the step of writting it down will help you retain the info in your mind.

2.) **Rehearse!**
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 Practice!!! first alone and then in front of others. This may feel silly, but the more you say it aloud, the more you will notice where your writing may differ from how you naturally speak and you can make adjustments.  Speaking in front of others, even a small group beforehand, will make you less nervous on the big day too.


3).  **Avoid caffeine before you present** 
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You may think that you need to have that cup of joe to be alert and awake, don't worry. The adrenaline that kicks in before you speak on front of others will do the trick. You also don't want be jittery and speak too fast or pace during your speech from the caffeine. 


4).  **Take a breathe out** 
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You read that right. This may sound silly and simple,  but if you are even a little nervous you may not motive that you are holding your breath or not breathing fully.  Allowing this extra breath out first, then will lead to a natural slow intake of air back in, which will relax you.

5.) **Say "Thank you"**
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At the end of your speech, don't feel so happy it's  over that you just want to run off stage or take your seat.  Thank everyone before you depart, this leaves a good last impression.


I hope these were helpful!! Now wish me luck!!
 



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