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dpeck on Dec 4, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Crap I'm speaking at [insert conference here]. How...

Record yourself speaking. Once or twice through and you're going to have a very good idea of the parts you need to work on.

Also very helpful to have a "good run" recording saved that you can give a quick listen to if you're asked to do the presentation again. You don't have to find your words all over again.

jakozaur on Dec 4, 2012 [–]

I do it with iMovie. Moreover, sometimes I rehearse some parts more times. Even more, you can upload the video and ask your friend to watch it.

Probably one of the easiest advice to implement which improves quality a lot.

Disclaimer: I was organizer of event series where ~12 speakers give 5 minute talks.

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