1. Preparation and Practice
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2. Preparation and practice lead to excellence.

3. Become familiar with Lectern and audience location Microphone usage
 Room conditions
 Visual aids

4. Become familiar with Lectern and Audience Location Speaking area
 Audience configuration
 Stage location of platform steps or ramp

5. Become familiar with Microphones Groups of 100+
 Audience over the age of 50
 Poor acoustics
 Voice strain

6. Become familiar with Room Conditions Temperature Appropriate lighting
 Discreet entry for latecomers
 Competitive outside noise

7. Become familiar with Visual Aids Located where all can see
 Appropriately sized viewing screen
 Handout distribution

8. Rehearsing the Speech Practice ideas, not words.
 Prepare a mental draft of the speech.
 Finish each rehearsal session.

9. Add improvements gradually Arrange for feedback
Improving Your Speech
 Add improvements gradually
 Arrange for feedback

10. Extra Considerations Provide an introduction
 Prepare yourself physically
 Have a mental rehearsal

11. Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity. – Anon
Conclusion
Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity.
– Anon