DO THIS: Best public speaking advice I have received

I do quite a bit of public speaking.  At one time I spent six months with a TED talk coach.  I believe the TED folks have dove very deep into what makes a compelling presentation, especially of an idea.  And most talks are really selling ideas, getting buy in from the audience on something in a way they were not previously thinking about.

These are the four most important takeaways from that coaching.

1. Practice out loud. In front of a mirror.
2. Few slides as possible.  One to three.
3. Care.  About your subject. About your audience. (see #4)
4. Honor the time your audience is giving you.  Give value.