1. The 5-5-5 Rule

• Scan 5 faces; Hold each gaze for 5 seconds
• Repeat every 5 minutes
• Creates authentic connection

2. Power Pause

• Dead silence for 3 seconds after key points
• Let your message land

3. The 3-Part Open

• Hook with a question
• Share a story
• State your promise

4. Palm-Up Principle

• Open palms when speaking = trustworthy
• Pointing fingers = confrontational

5. The 90-Second Reset

• Feel nervous? Excuse yourself
• 90 seconds of deep breathing resets your nervous system

6. The Rule of Three

• Structure key points in threes
• Our brains love patterns
• Information sticks better

7. 2-Minute Story Rule

• Keep audience engaged with stories under 2 minutes
• Any longer, you lose attention

8. The Lighthouse Method

• Plant "anchor points" around the room
• Rotate eye contact between them
• Looks natural, feels structured

9. The Power Position

• Feet shoulder-width apart
• Hands relaxed at sides
• Projects confidence even when nervous

10. The Callback Technique

• Reference earlier points later in your talk
• Creates a narrative thread
• Audiences love connections

11. The Rehearsal Truth

• Feet shoulder-width apart; Hands relaxed at sides
• Projects confidence even when nervous