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4 Tips on Becoming a Great Public Speaker Perfect your speaking strategy on YouTube or through videos.

By Salma Jafri Edited by Dan Bova

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Salma Jafri breaks down four great strategies you can practice that will make your public speaking technique more effective. You can practice these strategies when writing a speech, giving a lecture or making video content.

Jafri recommends starting by telling the viewer exactly what they can expect to gain by listening to you -- not with a personal anecdote. Often, people don't care about your experience until they know exactly how you can help them. So, give them a reason to pay attention and draw them in early.

Click play to learn the rest of the tips.

Related: The 5-Step Process to Getting Great Leads From Your YouTube Channel

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Salma Jafri

Content Marketing Consultant for Entrepreneurs

Salma Jafri is the host of Content Marketing Tips, a weekly vlog and blog on how women entrepreneurs can market authentically to their audience by using their natural strengths. Grab her free cheat sheet: 25 Free and Feel-Good Ways to Authentically Promote Your Content.

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