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" ARRIVE EARLY If you&amp;#039;re speaking at a conference, you&amp;#039;re likely an important person with a busy schedule. Don&amp;#039;t rush in to an important speech \u2014 take a quiet moment to calm nerves and gather thoughts. PULL YOUR HAIR BACK Nothing&amp;#039;s more distracting then constantly brushing away bangs or \u2014 gasp! \u2014 twirling your hair. SPEECHES ARE LIKE THEATER Your job is to inform, inspire, and entertain. So whether you&amp;#039;re addressing buttoned-up execs or a more relaxed crowd, use clever quips to hold their attention. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STAGE When addressing a large group for longer than a few minutes, don&amp;#039;t just stand behind the podium. Walk around \u2014 it keeps the energy high and allows you to connect with the entire audience. WEAR A BOLD COLOR These days, large conference rooms are usually outfitted with video screens, which project the speaker&amp;#039;s image to the room&amp;#039;s far reaches. So what you wear matters. Pick a color that pops on camera, and apply makeup more heavily than normal to avoid looking washed-out. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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