Senior executives, professionals, politicians, entrepreneurs, and educators are increasingly being evaluated by how well they speak - how credibly, how naturally, and how enthusiastically. They’re being judged on their presentation skills. In today’s communication-saturated age, the ability to address others effectively has become the essential mark of a leader.

How Leaders Speak covers the seven keys to speaking like a leader: preparation, certainty, passion, engagement, and commitment. It’s a personal handbook for planning and conveying presentations that will engage and inspire others, from overcoming nervousness to handling difficult questions from listeners.

How Leaders Speak: Getting Ready to Present

Know Your Audience

Find and Create The Nugget (something your audience doesnt know)

Make a Video Rehearsing your Presentation

Be Prepared for Anything

Don’t Rely on PowerPoint (have a print out as well )

Test your Technology

Have a Checklist of Materials Before You Leave the Office

Pre-Presentation Jitters are a Good Thing!

Know Your Environment Beforehand (schedule a run through the day before)

Eat and Drink Lightly Just Before Your Presentation

How Leaders Speak: During Your Speech

Have Water Handy

Keep Language Short and Simple

Have Your Speech Printed at the Top of Your Page To Keep Eye Contact Connected

Most Nervousness Doesnt Show

Draw in Your Audience Via Names and Anecdotal Info

Ask Questions to Involve Your Audience (and to Relieve Pressure)

Speak with Passion!