I never use notes, they interfere with me.
~ Ken Blanchard

It takes one hour of preparation for each minute of presentation time.
~ Wayne Burgraff

A theme is a memory aid, it helps you through the presentation just as it also provides the thread of continuity for your audience.
~ Dave Carey

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.
~ Dale Carnegie

No one can remember more than three points.
~ Philip Crosby

The audience only pays attention as long as you know where you are going.
~ Philip Crosby

Ask yourself, ''If I had only sixty seconds on the stage, what would I absolutely have to say to get my message across.
~ Jeff Dewar

No one ever complains about a speech being too short!
~ Ira Hayes

Top presenters have total control of their fears. They make fear their slave, not the master.
~ Doug Malouf

Humor heals the heckler.
~ Gerald C. Meyers

Ask a heckler to identify himself and his company. They usually prefer to be anonymous.
~ Judy Moreo

I use many props. The props act as cue cards reminding me of what to say next.
~ Tom Ogden

The simplest way to customize is to phone members of the audience in advance and ask them what they expect from your session and why they expect it. Then use their quotes throughout your presentation.
~ Alan Pease

They expect a professional presentation, so they expect to see a ''professional.'' Dress appropriately for the occasion, but don't be one of the crowd.
~ Wess Roberts