10 Biggest Mistakes in Public Speaking

1. Weak intro – starting with a whimper2. Imitating other speakers3. Failing to work the room4. Not being relaxed5. Reading a speech6. Using someone else’s stories7. Speaking without passion8. Ending a speech with Q&A9. Failing to prepare10. Failing to recognize that speaking is a skill

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