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You are being judged

You don’t have to be running a Fortune 500 company to be scrutinized on your presentation skills. Whoever you are and whatever you do, you’re continually being evaluated by how well you speak — how credibly, how naturally, and how enthusiastically.

In fact, listeners will come to all sorts of conclusions about the type of person you are based on how effectively you address them. Sounds unfair, doesn’t it?

What if you suffer from overwhelming nervousness, or speak English as a second language, or simply happen to be having one of those off days when your delivery isn’t as sharp as you’d like it to be?

It doesn’t matter. You’re going to be judged all the same.

Now, here’s the great news. You can learn how to speak in a way that engages and inspires your audience.

You can learn how to speak like a leader.

Whatever your background or vocation — whether you’re an executive, homemaker, or student — if you’re committed to becoming an accomplished presenter and you’re willing to do the work, you can achieve the goal of consistently speaking with excellence.

And it won’t matter if you’re addressing hundreds of delegates at a conference, a few dozen attendees at a PTA meeting, or a pair of classmates at school. You’ll be forging a powerful connection with your listeners.