7 Phrases to Eliminate from Your Presentations Right Now

There are certain phrases speakers use that set off alarm bells in my head. They signal a lack of preparation, audience focus or commitment to the opportunity.

And it is an opportunity. You have a roomful of people who came to hear what you have to say and are hoping it will change their world in some small or large way. Don’t squander it!

So if you want to keep people from tuning out (or heading for the nearest exit), eliminate these phrases from your talk.

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