As likely New York State’s most frequent public speaker –

(I’ve given 1,000s of speeches)

I’m asked #HowSheDoesIt preparing and delivering so many speeches on such diverse topics in so little time.

Rule #1: Put Yourself in the Audience 👇 pic.twitter.com/CcePV7jHjS

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 14, 2019

RULE #2: Do extensive homework.

I want to know the entire program – what’s happening before and after I’m speaking, who is saying what so I deliver a fresh message.

What points can I make to show I understand my audience? What is the State’s response or action? #HowSheDoesIt

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 15, 2019

RULE #3: Write remarks, outline, highlight key points, delivery.

NEVER read them. If I read to an audience, may as well make copies of text for them to read solo.

Speak to them directly. Occasional glance at notes is fine, but make constant eye contact. #HowSheDoesIt pic.twitter.com/PU5Nc0kJJb

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 16, 2019

RULE #4: Show your own humanity when making a speech.

Relate to topic with a shared experience and leave your audience feeling appreciated for what they do every day. Share personal stories – give audience a piece of yourself.#HowSheDoesIt pic.twitter.com/3VhqeDAh3X

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 16, 2019

RULE #5: Be confident when making a speech – even if the topic is totally foreign to you.

I once spoke to physicists from around the world about synchrotron radiation instrumentation (!!!), and believe it or not – after much preparation – it was a success.#HowSheDoesIt pic.twitter.com/wPeFiK7khR

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 17, 2019