Hello, my dear impact crusader, public speaker, and result-oriented communicator! Now let's talk about how to: VadiK Inventor Author Founder     Keep Your Audience Interested       Set perceptions of your audience right and exceed their expectations. * * * To STAND OUT, use the “3Us” formula – be unique, be unusual, be useful.       Make a Powerful First Impression First impressions last. The audience will make decisions about you from your first appearance, your words and the sound of your voice... More Arouse Curiosity Start your impactful speech or presentation in an unorthodox way, share something extraordinary, tell an eye-opening story.   If you want your message to hit the target, make an adjustment to the wind. ~ Vadim Kotelnikov   Coaching by Example Mission-driven Innovator Innovation Guru Impact Innovator UX Innovator Proactive Futurist Blue-Ocean Innovator     Inspire Change Nurture creative dissatisfaction with the status quo. Be confident. Create 'Aha!' moments. Use the right words. Communicate with pictures to increase your influence over your audience.       Focus on emotional drivers and sell dreams and emotional benefits if you want to inspire change and keep your audience excited about it.       Let your passion show and increase the impact of your message! Believe in the importance of your subject and be passionate about it! People feel compelled to listen to passionate presenters and cannot help but give them their undivided attention.     Successful Marketer When making a sales presentations, don't be a seller, be a HELPER! Emphasize benefits. Offer solutions to customer problems.     Speak Impactfully Thought Leader  ▪  Opinion Leader 3 Magic Phrases  ▪  Know EGA of Your Audience Interactive Lecture, Engaging Presentation Business Communication  →  10 Tips Venture Marketer Elevator Pitch  ▪  Elevator Speech       How To Keep Attention of Your Audience Joe Noves advises that your information has to be terrific and up-to-date. You have to prepare thoroughly. AND...if you don't pay attention to these items, you can lose the interest of your audience.       Be yourself. Be charismatic, show you're happy to be there. Make eye contact, use body language. Present your information instead of reading your notes Be a story teller. Be witty. Move around, avoid using podiums. Use visual-aids, show your audience what you tell them. Vary your activities and presentation modes; ask awakening questions;   if you're using flip charts, use two. Get the audience involved. Be a good listener.