When you open a presentation to almost any audience you want to connect with, you need to do it quickly and effectively. You have wisdom, information, and insights to share as a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, or leader. The five speaking skills you will learn in this message can be a game changer for you, especially in the first few minutes and with just one word. When you open with clarity and impact, you will grab and then hold your audience's attention, plus you will feel so connected to your audience because you used the one word that draws them in. 

As you become an even better “Speaker Critiquer,” you may start to notice the three most common mistakes people make when speaking in public, and now you will discover how you can avoid them. These tips apply to speaking at a live event, a virtual event, on a podcast, a webinar, or doing a video. They apply for a short 10-minute talk or a longer four-hour seminar. When you eliminate or avoid these common mistakes, your results will dramatically improve. You will have a lot more fun being a highly effective speaker and connecting even better with your audience.