Practice Makes Perfect: Comments on Public Speaking

SheHacksPurple
May 10, 2018 · 5 min read

Many people ask me about how to become a better speaker. Below are some tips that I have for all of you. I hope they help!

Spoiler alert: my advice is not very exciting. I do not have a secret recipe, it’s mostly just a lot of hard work and practice.

My first suggestion is that you practice in front of your friends, colleagues, and anyone else that you trust. Practice many times. Ask for feedback each time. Take the feedback seriously, and change your talk accordingly.

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