Article written by Charli and published at Agorapulse, leaders in social media management software.
As a social media manager or agency owner, you sometimes have to do pitches and presentations for clients and other departments. But how comfortable are you with public speaking? Is it something that you struggle with? Public speaking is something that sends ripples of anxiety through a large chunk of the population, even professional speakers. I’ve witnessed established speakers shaking before a performance and downing pints of water to soothe their dry throat. But mastering public speaking has so many advantages.
As a recognized public speaker, you will gain business, followers, and credibility in your field. You will also gain access to high-profile events, other high-calibre speakers, and an esteemed place on the public-speaking circuit. I often do keynote and panel speaking on behalf of Contentworks Agency. So, in this article, I’m going to share my actionable tips on how to master public speaking.
Take a big deep breath. Let’s do this.