Eye Contact Tips for Powerful Public Speaking | 2-Minute Guide Eye contact is key to confident and engaging public speaking. In just 2 minutes, learn how to: ✅ Build audience trust ✅ Boost your confidence ✅ Improve message clarity Master eye contact and speak with authority!

🛠️ Anchor for Success: The first step I work on with everyone I coach, is creating a powerful opening. This anchor helps the rest of the speech flow naturally, manages nerves, and helps you REMEMBER your talk. Here is why this is important.... 🎯 Grab Attention Right Away: Start with a compelling story, surprising fact, or bold question to instantly engage your audience. 🧲 Create Curiosity: Use a “Did you know…?” or “Imagine if…” to make them eager to hear more. 👥 Build Connection Instantly: A powerful start builds connection, helping the audience feel receptive and involved right from the beginning. 💡 Set the Tone - A strong opening signals confidence, setting a positive, engaging tone for the entire presentation. We will be covering Opening Statements in our next live call, so check the calendar!

Why engage your audience?? 🎤 It boosts connection and keeps them invested in your message! 💡 Here are 2 easy tips... 1. Raise your own hand when asking for agreement—people are more likely to follow! 2. Use big gestures with open palms—they create a welcoming, non-threatening vibe. 🙌 Checkout these examples from an event I’m speaking at this week in Washington DC USA! ✨ #PublicSpeaking #AudienceEngagement

The first 30 seconds of your speech can make or break it. Start with a bang: • Ask a provocative question ❓ • Share a shocking statistic 📊 • Tell a brief, relevant story 📖 Example: Instead of "Today I'll present our Q4 results," try: "What if I told you our team turned a potential 15% loss into a 20% gain last quarter? That's exactly what happened, and here's how we did it....." Grab attention fast and they'll hang on every word! 👀✨ Want more game-changing public speaking advice? Want help with your speech opener? Share the topic below and we can brainstorm ideas! 👇 #PublicSpeaking #PresentationSkills #SpeechTips #CommunicationHacks #VocalPower"

Ever had a mind blank while speaking? Don’t panic! Here are two quick ways to handle it like a pro: 1. Pause and Rephrase: Take a breath, pause confidently, and say something like, “Let me rephrase that,” or “Here’s what I really want to emphasize.” 🗣️ This buys you time and keeps you in control. 2. Engage Your Audience: Shift the focus by asking a question. Try, “What has been most valuable for you so far?” or “What’s been a revelation for you today?” 🤔 This gives you time to reset and makes your audience feel involved. Mind blanks happen, but now you’re prepared! 💪🎤