Vanessa Van Edwards
Open with warmth: smile naturally, acknowledge the audience, and let your voice show genuine enthusiasm. Quick tip: Do not begin with your résumé. Begin by making a connection.
David Kwong
Introduce a question, mystery, or surprising contradiction before revealing your answer. Quick tip: Create the curiosity gap first. Fill it second.
Sally Hogshead
Find the idea, perspective, or story that only you could deliver—and build your presentation around it. Quick tip: Ask, “What makes this message uniquely mine?”
Amy Cuddy
Don't obsess over how the audience is judging you. Quick tip: Before speaking, focus on what you want to give the audience—not what they might think of you.
Vanessa Van Edwards
Trade polished corporate language for clear words, honest moments, and stories people recognize from their own lives. Quick tip: If you would never say it in conversation, rewrite it.
Jay Baer
Quick tip: Your slides provide the information. You provide the meaning.
Final Takeaway
They create curiosity. They build trust. They make ideas memorable. Most importantly, they give the audience a reason to care.