You've done your homework. You've imagined yourself giving an exceptional presentation. Now it's time to reap the rewards of your preparation.

Converse with your audience.

Trust yourself. If you have rehearsed and if you have an important message to share, then allow yourself to interact with your audience.

Many novice speakers say that they are comfortable talking with close friends. If you have analyzed your audience well, you can create a friendly communication climate that will allow you to have a similar experience as the pleasant ones you have with your friends.

Watch your audience for cues about whether your message is clear and well-adapted to their particular needs. Most of your audience members will give you positive feedback. Those few who are distracted (and distracting) may be focused on something other than your talk. Don't take this personally.

The First Thing to Do: Greet Your Audience
The Last Thing to Do: Thank Your Audience

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During Your Talk:

- Smile. This is your ambassador to the world.
- Breathe deeply (think yoga)
- Remember that you are an expert, not a victim
- Keep in mind that your audience wants you to succeed
- Remember that you will not die
- Never apologize for what you're about to say or do.
- If you forget to cover a point or show a visual, no one will know it. Move on.
- You cannot begin a speech a second time. Once you begin, the speech has started.

You are the on final step of the Blueprint for Speaking Success.