Just do it already – Susan Boyle did and look where it got her!

It took only three seconds for Susan Boyle to become famous.  Her moment of fame broke records of being the most watched internet video of all time.  

So what am I referring to?  To sing in front of millions of people?  No. To get over your fear of public speaking? No. To bring your true personality to the platform? Yes! One of the biggest challenges I see in people who make presentations, is allowing themselves to let loose and be their true selves. For some reason our society tells us to be stiff, serious and boring.  If we accomplish these three things, we believe we appear professional. But, nothing could be further from the truth.  

Lessons from Susan Boyle on how to be yourself when presenting.    

1. Susan Boyle sang from her heart. When you speak from your heart, your audience will love you.  

2. Susan Boyle didn’t care what people were going to think of her when she presented her song. She stayed true to herself and showed the world who she really was.  She did it with pride.  

3. She enjoyed every minute of her time in front of the audience.  She decided to have fun and guess what?  It was contagious!  

If you are reading this and have no idea who Susan Boyle is, you have been in a coma for the past two weeks and need to google her now. Thank you Susan for being an inspiration to so many people all over the world and for helping me prove my points about public speaking.

Now more than ever you need to stand out above the rest!

When you stand out above the rest you will be remembered more. Do your audience a favor and give them a dynamic and engaging presentation.   Here are three ways to give an amazing presentation.  

1. Open with a humorous story about yourself. Not only are you getting your audience engaged and energized in the very beginning, but you are getting them to know who you are.  The more they know who you are, the more they will be open to your information.  

2.  Ask lots of questions of your audience and get them to participate in your presentation.  Let them share their experiences and expertise.  The more involved they are, the more receptive they will be to your presentation.  

 3.  Find opportunities throughout your entire presentation to laugh, add humor, or include another personal story. Your audience wants you to keep them entertained so they can stay alert during your presentation.  Plus, everyone wants to have a good time.  

No matter what you do or what you say, you must present with total confidence if you want your audience to have confidence in you and what you are delivering to them.