I never use notes, they interfere with me. – Ken Blanchard
It takes one hour of preparation for each minute of presentation time. – Wayne Burgraff
A theme is a memory aid, it helps you through the presentation just as it also provides the thread of continuity for your audience. – Dave Carey
The audience only pays attention as long as you know where you are going. – Philip Crosby
No one can remember more than three points. – Philip Crosby
Ask yourself, If I had only sixty seconds on the stage, what would I absolutely have to say to get my message across. – Jeff Dewar
No one ever complains about a speech being too short! – Ira Hayes
Top presenters have total control of their fears. They make fear their slave, not the master. – Doug Malouf
Humor heals the heckler. – Gerald C. Meyers
Ask a heckler to identify himself and his company. They usually prefer to be anonymous. – Judy Moreo
I use many props. The props act as cue cards reminding me of what to say next. – Tom Ogden
The simplest way to customize is to phone members of the audience in advance and ask them what they expect from your session and why they expect it. Then use their quotes throughout your presentation. – Alan Pease
They expect a professional presentation, so they expect to see a professional. Dress appropriately for the occasion, but dont be one of the crowd. – Wess Roberts
