Tom Wood reminds us that public speaking is something we will all have to do.
To succeed in public speking we need to create a message that matters.
We need:
1. Content - We must know our subject well
2. Style - How we present ourselves, when we pause, body language, facial expressions, the tone of our voice.
Tom woods simple method is to list the topic in point form and for reach point back it up with a story, a quote, a metaphor or an example.
For style, Tom Wood suggests we tape our presentations ans listen to them afterward. Tom gave 3 practice presentations a day and picked 1 or 2 things to work on each time.
One other very important tool is to watch and listen to people you can learn from. Take what you can use and make it your own.
"Speak from a place of integrity" says Tom Wood, "speak what you know and tell your stories."
Ross Shafer then demonstrates that even though master performers like Johnny Carsen were anxious before they went on stage, performance anxiety is mostly invisible. Others want you to succeed and perhaps are glad its you speaking and not them.
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