Practical Tips for Speaking in Public | Leslie Fiorenzo

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Leslie Fiorenzo, a business presentation coach, shares tips on public speaking and presentation skills.

Leslie is an expert in helping professionals overcome self-promotion challenges. With a background in developing and delivering corporate presentations, she offers tailored guidance to conquer public speaking fears, camera shyness, and networking hurdles. Leslie is dedicated to empowering others and providing actionable strategies to enhance their personal brands and business presence.

Takeaways

• Reframe nervousness as excitement to feel more confident when speaking in public.
• Practice regularly to get comfortable with public speaking and improve your skills.
• Know your audience and tailor your message to their expectations and level of familiarity.
• Use storytelling to make your message memorable and engaging.
• Engage the audience through interactive elements and encourage participation.
• Be honest during Q&A sessions and offer to follow up if you don’t have an immediate answer.
• Keep visuals simple, legible, and supportive of your message.
• Manage difficult situations like hecklers by being polite but firm.
• Pay attention to body language, including hand gestures and eye contact.
• Overcome nervousness by using breathing techniques and positive self-talk.
• Engage with people on social media by consistently providing value and being authentic.
• Embrace practice and seek mentorship to improve your skills.

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Connect with Leslie

• Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliefiorenzo/

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:48 Basic Public Speaking Techniques for Beginners

08:43 Preparing for a Presentation

12:29 Practicing and Memorizing Key Points

13:49 Knowing Your Audience

17:00 Common Mistakes in Public Speaking

23:31 Ideal Presentation Time Frame

25:28 Enhancing Presentations with Visuals

27:05 Alternative Visuals and Audience Engagement

28:58 Dealing with Interruptions During Presentations

31:21 Making Your Topic More Memorable

35:51 Difficult Questions During a Job Interview

39:52 Body Language During Interviews

45:41 Virtual Meetings and Being on Camera

47:46 How to Stop Nervousness

52:03 Engaging with People Over Social Media

55:04 Advice from Leslie Fiorenzo

Podcast Links

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• Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/