There is a secret in the public speaking industry that needs to get out. The secret is for you to be more of your real self.

In other words, if you want to be successful on the platform as a public speaker, get in touch with yourself. Take an assessment of where you have been and what you have experienced.

Write down the successes and failures you have experienced and cataloged them. Build a story with each and every experience you had and add people, places, and things.

Trust me, nothing beats a good story and the reason why is because people can identify with your frailties and your successes. The bottom line is, if you give a speech and it sounds too perfect your audience will think you are making it up.

None of us is perfect, however each of us are just as good. The not perfect but just as good area is where you should operate from as a public speaker.

You know you have achieved success on the platform when audience members tell you that have a similar story or have heard of a similar story in their life. Your keys to success reside in the three P’s”

1. People - Aunt Ruth, cousin John, etc.

2. Places - Rural south, out west, east coast, etc.

3. Things - Teacher, pastor, postman, etc.

Master the art of telling a solid story and you will be asked to return again and again. Resonate with your audience and you will inspire them to be more, do more, and achieve more in life.

Paul Lawrence Vann is a motivationall speaker and author of the book, Living on Higher Ground. He leads Fortune 500 companies, associations, government agencies, and educational institutions to achieve higher levels of excellence through his leadership and diversity strategies. Hos clients include MasterCard International, United States Air Force Academy, USEPA, National Military Family Association, Toastmasters International, John Hopkins University, and numerous other organizations.
http://www.paullawrencevann.com, http://www.livingonhigherground.com, http://pvann.blogspot.com, (800) 476-8976.