Most people who agree to give a speech find themselves scrambling for preparation time at the last minute. 

You will deliver a memorable speech with more confidence, better voice inflection and enhanced body language if you prepare and practice. Here are some tips:

1) Don’t assume you can “just wing it” because you are an expert.

2) Set aside time on your calendar to prepare and rehearse at least twice.

3) Rehearse in private, in front of a mirror. Say your speech out loud and time it.

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