Myth: Effective public speakers are born, not made. Truth: Everyone is an inherently effective public speaker given the right tools. Lesson: Transcend your limiting beliefs, embrace the authentic version of yourself, and step up to the podium. Your audience awaits.

How Do I Start?

You may introduce yourself, tell a humorous story or joke, or state an overview of your topic (“I will be talking about XYZ.”)—or maybe all three! An audience connection is supposedly made and you and the audience are off to the races.