The holiday season is here and in keeping with the 12 Days of Christmas, public speakers need to be mindful of their speaking habits especially in the work place.

Giving a knockout presentation is a team sport. It takes a good moderator to help the speaker shine on stage.

Public speaking is about the audience.

Whether speaking in front of a group, a high stakes meeting, or a difficult conversation, we've all faced situations that cause anxiety. Whenever we feel threatened, the lower, primitive brain gets triggered and can hijack the logical brain. 

If you sound scripted or slick, your audience will begin to distrust you or your message. In these difficult and uncertain times, the ability to build and communicate trust is absolutely critical.