(Save this for when you do your next talk!)
1. The 5-5-5 Rule
→ Scan 5 faces.
→ Hold each gaze for 5 seconds.
→ Repeat every 5 minutes.
2. Power Pause
→ Dead silence for 3 seconds after key points.
→ Let your message land.
3. The 3-Part Open
→ Hook with a question.
→ Share a story.
→ State your promise.
4. Palm-Up Principle
→ Open palms when speaking = trustworthy.
→ Pointing fingers = confrontational.
5. The 90-Second Reset
→ Feel nervous?
→ Excuse yourself 90 seconds of deep breathing.
→ That will reset your nervous system.
6. The Rule Of Three
→ Structure key points in threes.
→ Our brains love patterns.
→ Information sticks better.
7. 2-Minute Story Rule
→ Keep audience engaged with stories under 2 minutes.
→ Any longer, you lose attention.
8. The Lighthouse Method
→ Plant “anchor points” around the room.
→ Rotate eye contact between them.
→ Looks natural, feels structured.
9. The Power Position
→ Feet shoulder-width apart.
→ Hands relaxed at sides.
→ Projects confidence even when nervous.
10. The Callback Technique
→ Reference earlier points later in your talk.
→ Creates a narrative thread.
→ Audiences love connections.
11. The Rehearsal Truth
→ Practice the opening 3x more than the rest.
→ Nail the first 30 seconds, you’ll nail the talk.
If you can master the skill of public speaking…
That is a rare one that cannot be copied easily