Devote time to studying human behavior. You’ll be amazed by the diversity of gestures and modes of communication. These observations will expand your expressive playbook, give you great speaking material, and better allow you to connect with any audience.

Take concrete steps to build a suite of skills and speaker anxiety becomes manageable. Fear is reduced when you have a clear intention, defined role, rehearsed open and close, as well as three main buckets or talking points. And then don’t forget to breathe.

To 'stick it', consider your intention and audience. Then strategically deliver the strongest possible conclusion, whether it's a call to action, appropriate quote, anecdote, or a bookend to your opening. Get a running start, commit, and stick your landing.

Hew close to your purpose and trust what you've created. Keep the courage of your convictions.

As presenters, we owe it to ourselves and our audiences to activate their thinking. The personal benefit to speakers is that we can better recall our material, while audiences are more captivated.

The imposter syndrome is a condition we see in both men and women. Many avoid presenting because they feel they aren't an expert, or smart enough, or don't deserve the recognition-- all fueled by an inaccurate state of reality.

Don’t keep to a precise schedule but rehearse often. Working on material at different times of the day gives you a different perspective and keeps the brain alert.

Audiences hunger for authenticity. When you create your next presentation, use real examples. Recall what it felt like, and then include colorful, descriptive details to avoid reporting on the incident.

Leverage this tool to accelerate your ability to write, speak and present. Re-tune your ear so that every news broadcast, adventure, or client interaction provides fodder for your next open, close, or theme. There's no better way to keep you sharp, and your material fresh and immediate. Do it as a mental exercise, and when you need a hit in four weeks, you'll be nimble enough to produce one.

When you present standing, especially for the opening, square your shoulders and let both hands rest at your side. Physical neutral shows you have nothing to hide and exhibits confidence. Give your audience the courtesy and respect that white glove treatment implies, and you will be rewarded.