Mistakes to Avoid When Public Speaking

Smart Company’s Eve Ash walks us through the common mistakes we tend to make when giving presentations. Check out my key takeaways below.

The usual problems that speakers find themselves making when giving a presentation is that they can’t control their anxiety, they don’t connect with their audience, it’s one-way, and it’s boring
To avoid these, start out by setting yourself a more positive mindset, and research who you’ll be talking—so you can make it relevant for them
Allow for questions to open up a two-way street; stay in control but keep them engaged with you in conversation