Imagine you’re facing a speaking opportunity. Chances are you don’t fancy it. Most of us find speaking before a crowd a little intimidating. One way to deal with this would be to read from a script. But while that will ensure against mistakes, it will also insulate you from your audience. While you read, you can’t be looking at them, and without eye contact there’s no emotional connection. So look your audience in the eye. Better yet, start doing so before you face them. That’s right - visualize your audience as you prepare your speech.

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