10/30/2025

Seven Bad Public Speaking Habits

Don't practice them

If you’re like many professionals, you have heard ad nauseum about the things you need to do to be a better presenter.

Know your topic. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Be sure to include strong eye contact. Speak to the audience—not the slides.

Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Sure, you need to know the secrets of going beyond lackluster presentations, including my 5 Ways to Captivate Any Audience. But, sometimes, it pays to take a good hard look at some old habits that may be getting in your way. 

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