From the course: Public Speaking Foundations
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Rehearse your speech
From the course: Public Speaking Foundations
Rehearse your speech
- Let's discuss seven frequently overlooked rehearsal tips that can improve the emotional power of your final presentation. First, make sure your rehearsal is as close to the real thing as you can get. I once rehearsed an important presentation standing up, only to be given a chair at the meeting. Find out if you'll be sitting or standing and rehearse in the position you'll be presenting in. Second, remember they don't call it dress rehearsal for nothing. Rehearse in the actual clothes you'll be wearing right down to your shoes. It may be more comfortable to rehearse in more casual clothes, but it won't give you the same effect. Third, get an audience for your rehearsal. Ideally, rehearse your presentation with people in the room. An audience gives you emotional energy that you can't project when you're alone. You can also get practice gauging and responding to audience reactions. Fourth, record yourself on video…
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