Have Some Inspect You Head to Toe before Speaking

December 28, 2007 · by TJ Walker · in

As promised, I am going to point out blunders and mistakes I make when giving speeches, in the hopes that you can learn and not have to make the same blunders. Here I am giving a recent speech in the

Middle East. If you go to 1:38 into the video, you will see me walking up on the podium as the host is introducing me. If you look at the video carefully you will spot a big problem. I have hooked my wireless microphone to the back of my pants in such a way that the flap of my suit jacket is pulled up in a ridiculous manner. Here’s the lesson: always have a spotter who will examine you head to toe right before going in front of an audience (and have them check out your backside). There is no way you can do this yourself and it will greatly improve your chances of making a strong first impression (and minimize people laughing at you). 

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