We all want to “own the room” when we first step out to speak in public.
And fortunately, the first four exercises in my “25 x 25 in ’25” series will help you do just that.
What is “25 x 25 in ’25”?
This is where, throughout the year, you’ll learn 25 public speaking exercises that you can do in just 25 seconds a day!
- You can find the exercises from Weeks 1-4 in the videos below.
- And if you’d like to know when new public speaking exercises drop, sign up for my newsletter here, or visit this post to get a complete list.
Why Practice 4 Exercises at Once?
Because making a first impression begins the moment you walk onstage or get ready to speak up in a meeting.
And because—as the old saying goes—the whole really is greater than the sum of the parts with public speaking! That’s why, as you learn new skills, they build on each other, allowing you to come across as the public speaker you want to be.
Suppose that, over time, you learn how to:
- Connect with your audience;
- Stay centered and relaxed while you’re speaking; and
- Bring your personality to the job.
Each of those skills helps you master the next.
And together, they create a first impression that will last as long as you’re speaking.
Improve Your First Impression with this 4-in-1 Exercise
If you haven’t yet tried the “25 x 25 in ’25” exercises, watch the first video below, and then do the exercise yourself, for just 25 seconds.
Do the same with the second, third, and fourth videos.
And if you have been practicing each week’s new exercise (four or more times in a week is optimal), you can skip right to the fifth video, that shows you how to practice these exercises together.
Video 1: Breathing
Video 2: Aim Your Words
Video 3: How to Make Eye Contact
Video 4: How to Smile
VIDEO 5: Add It Up (4 Public Speaking Exercises in 1)
To Make a Great First Impression, Keep Building Your Public Speaking Skills
Now that you’ve seen how easy it is to practice several public skills at once, keep that in mind as you try out each new “25 x 25 in ’25” exercise.
And over time, you’ll find that the skills you’re learning will no longer feel individual or separate.
From your audience’s first impression to last, they’ll just be a part of the powerful and successful way that you present. 🤩