The #1 skill every leader must master:
Public speaking.It’s not just for big stages or microphones.
It’s for daily moments that define your leadership.
✅ Running a team meeting
✅ Giving tough feedback
✅ Pitching to clients
✅ Updating your manager
✅ Leading on Zoom
If you can’t speak clearly:
Your ideas get ignored.
Your confidence gets questioned.
Your impact gets lost.
11 practical ways to speak with clarity and confidence:
1. The 3-Second Eye Contact Rule
→ Hold eye contact for 2–3 seconds, then shift
→ Move slowly across the room, not too fast
2. The One-Line Opening
→ Start with a single, clear sentence
→ Say what this is about and why it matters
3. Power Pause
→ Pause for 2 seconds after key lines
→ Don’t rush into the next sentence
4. The Filler Word Test
→ Cut “just,” “I think,” “sort of,” “like”
→ Say it out loud and catch what you don’t need
5. Palm-Up Principle
→ Speak with open hands facing up
→ Avoid pointing or crossing your arms
6. The 90-Second Story Rule
→ Keep your story under 90 seconds
→ Focus on the moment, not the backstory
7. Stand-and-Deliver
→ Stay grounded while speaking important points
→ Only move when switching topic or energy
8. Rule of Three
→ Group ideas into three parts
→ Audiences remember 3s better than 2s or 5s
9. The 30-Second Rehearsal Rule
→ Practise your first 30 seconds 10x more
→ Nail the opening, the rest will follow
10. The Silent Reset
→ If you feel nervous, pause and breathe
→ One full breath calms the whole system
11. Out-Loud Only Practice
→ Never rehearse silently in your head
→ Stand, speak, and time yourself every run
Clear speaking = clear thinking.
And clear thinking = trusted leadership.
