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1. Grab your audience in the first two or three minutes with a compelling question, interesting fact of funny story.  I like stories the best.
2. Break your hour into quarters and for every 15 minutes have a story, message and call to action.
3. Stories make a good talk a great talk. People remember your message if you evoke emotion with a story.
4. Memorize your first opening and then your session close. Then go back and memorize again.
5. Type up your opening, (double spaced and large font) and memorize and take with you to the platform. Be able to say your opening backwards and forwards.
6. The night before your talk review your presentation in your bed. Magically you will dream about your words and the become part of you. Try this it works.
7. Have your notes handy on the platform, but don’t use them unless you get stage struck.
8. Practice in front of a mirror. Notice not only your words but also your face and smile more than you think you need to.
9. Ask your friend or family member if you can deliver your talk to them. Ask for feedback.
10. The more you practice out loud the more you will remember.  Really practice the beginning and the ending the most.
11. Run through the power point the evening before your talk at least three times out loud.
12. Have an outline of your key points and the timing by you. Example:  Introduction 8 am – 8:10 am
13. Think about what your audience to feel?
14. Think about what you want your audience to do after you talk?
15. Create a call to action for future business.

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