Public speaking tips you've heard before are mostly regurgitated, rehashed, warmed-over "book reports".

My public speaking tips are based on my having given (to date) 1,893 workshops, classes, training, key note speeches, seminars - you get the idea.

I tell you that not to impress you but to impress upon you the fact that these tips I'm going to give you are based on solid, real-world experience.

Plus, these public speaking tips have been successfully used by my students and members, which means you can use these public speaking tips with confidence.

Public Speaking Tip #1: Use the "4-Mat System"

In most cases, you need to create a presentation right away, quickly, and in some cases you have a mere matter of minutes or short hours to do so.

The 4-Mat System allows you to create a dynamite presentation in no time flat.

Traditional public speaking tips say "be prepared" and this is exactly how to be 100% prepared.

Structure your content in this order: Why > What > How > What-If.

Start by naming your topic = "today we're here to talk about X" then move on to why this topic is important or on the agenda at all, then move into relevant facts data and statistics regarding this topic, then cover how this information can be used or what methods are required to move forward, and "what-if" is simply asking the group if they have any questions at the end of your presentation.

Close with either a brief summary of what was covered (just a few sentences) or a call to action, or an outline of next steps or actions to be taken.

Public Speaking Tip #2: Use the "Hero Process"

This public speaking tip gives you 2 major, huge benefits:

First, it allows you to mitigate any pre-talk jitters you may have.

Second, it allows you to be a much better presenter than you deserve to be - in other words, using this public speaking tip means you'll shortcut the process of becoming a terrific presenter from years to days, or even hours.

Here's how this public speaking tip works:

Choose a "Hero"; your hero will be someone that, in your mind, is a confident and competent presenter.

Your hero can be anyone, living or not, real or fictional.

You now simply emulate that persons face, voice, and body when you practice, and/or when you deliver your presentation.

This simple yet powerful public speaking tip is the fastest way to conquer stage fright and become a superb presenter, practically overnight.

Public Speaking Tip #2: Put Your Focus On Your Group, Not You

Anytime you make any kind of presentation, you need to ask yourself if you're giving people what they want, or what you want them to want.

This public speaking tip is too powerful to overlook.

Focus on the needs and wants of your group and strive hard to serve those needs and you'll A) conquer stage fright instantly and B) become a much more effective presenter instantly.