A Few Notes On Public Speaking

This week, I’m in Scottsdale, Arizona for my company’s annual user conference.  While the conference requires lots of effort to organize, the event is like a launch party for all the features and products we’ve been working on.

I have a presentation to five tomorrow, and although I’m feeling a bit nervous about it today, I wrote a few notes for myself to keep in mind:

Use stories. Make them quick, personal, and sprinkle in humor wherever possible. 

Repeat your key message at every opportunity. 

Public speaking is a gift. It’s a chance to teach, entertain, and be generous.