Winging it is for the Super Bowl

 Through the years experience has taught me some definite things to NEVER do while giving a presentation.

The number one  "never" I would like to talk about and what so many people try…WINGING IT!

Never and I mean never give an important presentation without preparation and  practice.

One of the first things we teach when it comes to public speaking is you must practice, practice, practice and when you are done, practice again.

When you practice your presentation over and over it allows you to deliver your presentation in a smooth and understandable way.

When you prepare, you can deliver your message without thinking about it, which allows you to be you.

People want to connect with you!

 Here are a few tips you can use to avoid winging it.

• Pick a topic you are interested in

If it excites you, it will show and your audience will want to know more.

• Use humor

People love to listen when they are being entertained.

• Tell personal stories.

We all have them and let's face it who knows more about you than you?

• Use conversational language

Instead of giving a speech, think of it as going out and having a  talk with your audience.

This is a sure fire way to take control and avoid the dreaded…I forgot what I was going to say!