As likely New York State’s most frequent public speaker –
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 14, 2019
(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
RULE #2: Do extensive homework.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 15, 2019
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
RULE #3: Write remarks, outline, highlight key points, delivery.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 16, 2019
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
RULE #4: Show your own humanity when making a speech.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 16, 2019
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
RULE #5: Be confident when making a speech – even if the topic is totally foreign to you.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 17, 2019
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 is Governor of the State of New York. These speech tips were sent to the Jandoli Institute while she was Lieutenant Governor.
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