07/07/2025
3 often under looked areas to improve public speaking.
1️⃣ Unintentional Movement:
When the stakes are really high, it’s natural to feel nervous and those nerves can make you feel like a squirrel on caffeine. This nervous energy often comes out as constant fidgeting, unnecessary pacing on stage, or other unintentional hand movements, which can distract the investors and the audience from your message.
Quick fix: Before stepping on stage, channel that energy into a quick walk, some stretches, or even a mini dance-off backstage. It helps you feel more relaxed and keeps your movements intentional on stage.
2️⃣ Microphone Position (Avoid a game of charades):
Your message deserves to be heard loud and clear! If you’re holding a mic and start gesturing with that hand, your voice can cut in and out, making it hard for the audience to follow. Fastest way to lose the connection and impact is when the audience can’t hear you properly.
Quick fix: If a handsfree mic isn’t an option, be mindful of always keeping the mic near your mouth when speaking and gesture with your free hand. It might take some time getting used to, but your audience will thank you for the crystal-clear delivery.
3️⃣ Clicker Troubles (Master the magic wand of pitching):
A small tool like a clicker can make a big impact. If you don’t know how it works, it can break the flow of your pitch—like accidentally flipping slides the wrong way, not knowing where to point it, or having trouble syncing it with the screen.
Quick fix: Take just 30 seconds to familiarize yourself with the clicker before the pitches start. Test the buttons, check the range, and make sure everything works smoothly.
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What’s your go-to pitching tip? Share it in the comments. I’d love to hear your stories!
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