10. I will NOT run over my allotted time.
9. I will NOT use Power Point word slides as my speaker notes.
8. I will NOT dump information on my audience.
7. I will NOT read my slides to the audience.
6. I will NOT use clip art on my slides.
5. I WILL use photography and imagery that tell a story on my slides.
4. I WILL come out from behind the podium to connect with the audience.
3. I WILL make my speech about the audience, not about me.
2. I WILL tell a story about a subject that I’m passionate about.
1. I WILL remember that both the audience’s time and mine is precious, and I will give a speech that changes the world.
Great list Nick! I would also add: “I WILL be more conversational.”
Thanks, Krzys — great point. Talk to your audience, don’t pontificate at them!