Public speaking is a skill that really isn’t taught in school. It’s also a very common phobia, one that affects approximately 15 million people on a daily basis. And yet, speaking in public is a skill that can greatly benefit leaders of all kinds. Giving a speech in public shows that you can be more effective in a leadership role, and it can inspire your employees when they need it the most.

Learning how to speak in public can be a challenge, but these tips will help you the next time you need to give a speech to a boardroom or in a virtual presentation.

Never Memorize a Written Speech

People who aren’t used to public speaking often write their speeches out and either memorize them or read them verbatim. While this seems like a good way to get your point across easily, you probably don’t write the same way you speak. You can write something that reads well on paper, but it will usually sound stilted and unnatural when you read it aloud. If you must write something, write out a few key points and concepts you want to discuss. Keep these notes with you, so you stay on task, but you should speak with a more conversational tone...

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