I have debated this question with colleagues and friends who are interested in public speaking. For me, the answer comes down to two things: type of presentation and personal preference. Let’s first look at some of the pros and cons of each option. Writing a speech word for word Pros You have ready everything in …
I first starting giving presentations when I was in school and the standard method that was taught was to use cue cards to remember your main points. Then when I joined Toastmasters as a university student, I shocked and impressed to see how powerful presentations could be when the speaker didn’t use notes. From then …
You have a presentation to give and you are not sure where to begin. The introduction? The supporting material? Research? Before doing any of the above, there is one step you must do first. Decide on your key message. What do you want your audience to remember when they leave? Because if you are not clear …