Have you ever been to a presentation where the speaker makes the whole process seem completely effortless?

It’s as if she had nothing to do for the past three weeks other than prepare for and practice this very speech. But you know that’s not the case, don’t you?

Most public speakers live very busy lives, and that’s exactly why their services are so in demand. Who wants to hear a couch potato get up and preach about things he’s only dreamed of doing? If you said no one, you’d be right. Every person in the audience values their own time, so they expect to hear from people who are making the most of theirs.

If you have yet another seminar to add to your already overloaded schedule, congratulations; you’re doing something right. Having said that, there are a few ways you can streamline your prep work and make the most of your time. Continue reading…