From the course: Creating a Keynote Presentation
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Where to begin
- I've thrown a lot at you in a short period of time. The good news is that the things you should do successfully to deliver a keynote aren't complex, so definitely watch this short course again and let it all sink in while you keep taking notes. At this point, maybe you're a little excited, maybe you're a little stressed. Let me help you relax a little and help you really get started. Remember, you don't have to be a perfect speaker, so polished that you're ready to be a professional speaker, like me. No, there are no perfect speakers and there are no perfect speeches. In fact, it's fun to share this with you. Audiences know this and they're not looking for perfection, they're looking for you to succeed. If they like you and your message, they barely even notice most mistakes, so just keep smiling and try to connect so they can appreciate your message. Probably the best way to start is videotaping yourself. You're smart to find out quickly what your biggest tic or bad habit might be,…
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