Step 4. Practice, Practice, Practice
Once you have your content created, the next step is to practice. The more you practice, the more polished you will be.
Do you need to practice for an hour? Two hours? Five hours? There is no set answer. It depends on many factors—for example, how important the presentation is, how comfortable you are presenting, and how familiar you are with the material. For some people, with some presentations, practicing for an hour is enough. For other people and other presentations, 6 hours of practice might not be enough.
Practice the Beginning, End, and Transitions the Most
Make sure that you have the opening—that first 30–60 seconds—memorized. You need to deliver that part with full confidence and passion. You need ...
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