Guy Kawasaki: How to Be a Remarkable Speaker
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The content segments discuss the key aspects of being a remarkable speaker and provide tips to enhance presentation skills. Guy Kawasaki emphasizes the importance of having something important to say and doing thorough research on the audience before speaking. He introduces the ten/twenty/thirty rule, suggesting the use of ten slides, delivering them in twenty minutes, and using a font size no smaller than thirty points. This rule ensures effective communication and prepares speakers for unpredictable time constraints. Guy also advises making the background of slides black or very dark, as it creates a professional look and enhances readability. He recommends speaking in a small room to create a sense of energy and exclusivity, and suggests aiming for speaking early in the conference to ensure a more attentive audience. Building relationships with the audience before the speech and customizing the introduction based on research are also important. Guy emphasizes the need to entertain the audience and tells stories that resonate with them, rather than focusing solely on education. He advises cutting the sales pitch and considering the audience's interests. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of practice, suggesting giving the speech to various audiences and repeating it about twenty-five times to gain comfort and confidence. By following these tips, speakers can become remarkable and deliver impactful presentations.
The content segments discuss the key aspects of being a remarkable speaker and provide tips to enhan