How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking

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What does the setup say about the speaker? You can rein-

force your key messages by placing relevant props or visual

aids on stage for the audience to see as they come into the

room. Many speakers use presentation banners, but equally

you could use a model skeleton, a flag, or a mop and brush

as part of your stage setup – whatever would link with your

message. Props are a great idea if your audience are open to a

bit of fun (more on props in Chapter 6).

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How comfortable is it to sit here? Is the temperature of the

room too hot or too cold? Conference delegates often sit shiv-

ering in rooms with air conditioning, when the speaker could

easily put them out of their misery by having it turned down.

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