In this episode of Do This, NOT That, host Jay Schwedelson shares tips you NEED that will drastically improve your public speaking skills. He also draws from his experience of 300+ conference speeches and explains key techniques to grab attention, connect personally, and handle questions confidently. Best Moments: (02:48) Don't preview or tell the audience you have more points coming — jump into your most compelling stat or story instead (04:21) Share personal anecdotes and pictures to connect HUMAN-to-HUMAN (05:20) You must EARN the right to be funny (05:48) Share recent examples from the last 6 months so that they are relevant (06:14) Relate to pain points the audience shares to prove you understand their problems (07:08) Be comfortable saying "I don't know" (08:02) Move around — use gestures to engage your audience (10:46) Since You Didn't Ask — new shows that Jay has STRONG opinions on Don't Forget: Register for Guru Conference 2024! And a MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!! Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers! Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business! Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today! https://jayschwedelson.com/marigold/