Four-time New York Times’ bestselling author, digital marketing guru and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, is one of the most sought-after public speakers. His presentations are recognized as unapologetically authentic. His killer delivery makes it nearly impossible not to absorb his messages. When Gary talks, audiences listen. There are many public speaking lessons to learn from Gary Vee.
Discover Your Drivers
Gary attributes much of his public speaking success to self-awareness. He knows what motivates him, helps him focus, and his optimal state for success. Consistently perform at your best with what propels you. Describe times when you got out of motivational slumps. This will be relatable for your audience. One of the public speaking lessons is you must know yourself. Only you can identify your unique drivers like Gary has. A great place to start? Our Badge assessment. Take the test to earn new insight into your unique presentation persona.
Don’t Try to Please Everyone
People who try to please everyone give ineffective presentations. The presentations that connect are given by speakers who are unafraid to be authentic. Authenticity is one of the few things we can all relate to on a basic human level. You don’t have to agree with everyone to respect them. Being true to yourself will leave a greater impact on the audience. Be unapologetically you.
You’re Only as Good as Your Last Talk
According to Vaynerchuk, “You’re only as good as your last speaking engagement. It doesn’t matter how amazing of a career you have had; treat every keynote like it’s going to be the only one you ever get to do.” One of the public speaking lessons is beware of the burn out. Many career presenters will hit a wall. They will begin to half-ass their work and go through the motions of practicing. Audience will recognize this immediately. You must fill every presentation with the same amount of energy every time. Treat every speaking engagement as an opportunity to deliver your best presentation to date.
Make an Entrance
Your first impression will set the whole tone for the presentation. Audiences get so excited to hear Gary speak because he begins every talk with a bang. “Let the audience know that this isn’t going to be a waste of their time… Lead with something weird, random. Wake the audience UP.” Keep your audience at the edge of the seat from beginning to end. Show them something unexpected in the forefront so they say engaged.
The public speaking lessons from Gary Vee inspire you to think outside the box. Each presentation is an opportunity to wow the audience. If you’re ready to make your next presentation your best presentation, check out our Badge training today.
