Nervous about speaking in front of your team or at industry events? Seth Dechtman, founder of The Keynote Curators, shares essential public speaking advice from his 20+ years of experience. Learn why preparation beats memorization, how to handle unexpected disruptions, and why your message matters more than your performance. From conquering stage fright to mastering the room without a podium, Seth reveals the techniques that separate amateur presenters from confident communicators.
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Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction 02:03 – What is The Keynote Curators? 05:49 – How the speaking industry has changed 06:52 – Why use a speakers bureau? 09:02 – What it takes to succeed as a speaker 12:45 – Everyday business speaking 15:23 – The power of preparation 18:28 – PowerPoints: Help or hindrance? 19:44 – Advice for speakers 24:00 – Style and stagecraft: Podium vs. movement 25:10 – Wrap up and thank you
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