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Tee Up Your Speech: Golf is Like Public Speaking
Tip #11
Tee up
and address
your ball.
A round of golf starts with teeing up the
ball. It’s the way we begin each hole. We
must address the ball properly to ensure
that we have the best opportunity for a
good swing.
For public speaking, 'tee up’ your idea or objective at the beginning of your presentation. Do you
know your objective? If you don't, how are you going to communicate it to your audience? When
preparing, be able to state your objective or message in one sentence. Then, build your
presentation around it.
The most important part of your presentation is your audience. Address them and focus on their
needs. Grab their attention immediately. You don't have to tell them what you are going to do...just
do it!
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