Ten tips for public speaking

Answer 1

With a nod to Letterman:

10). breathe

9). relax

8). fill your allotted time -- don't go too long or finish early

7). don't force funny -- but don't run from it either

6). make good eye contact / in a medium to small room, pick three focus points (left, center, and right) and shift naturally between the three as you speak.

5). be natural in your movements

4). watch old comedians / No one will ever demonstrate good public speaking better than successful stand up comics. Don't copy what they do, but watch and learn.

3). practice

2). be prepared, know your material

1). BE YOURSELF! If you make the mistake of trying to model you, your behavior, and delivery after someone else, you begin by failing.