Professionally speaking,  AQR’s Breakfast Bites this morning was a fun and effective market research training. Dished up with coffee and pastries, The Research House, a Schlesinger Company offered a relaxed setting. In spite of the early start, everyone was alert and contributed fully in a relaxed frame of mind. What a great way to learn and start the day.

Leading participants through some key elements of public speaking and presenting, we looked at:

• The importance of focusing on your audience
• Reaching your listeners with powerful and impactful messages
• Keeping them engaged through storytelling
• Harnessing your voice and gestures to ensure engaging and dynamic delivery.

To kick off the session, participants came up with some key words they associate with great speakers and great speeches. Have you got these key elements covered in your speeches?