1 - Only, Only, Only speak on something you've earned the right to speak about... either from your own experience or your education. 2 - Audiences love stories. Include these vignettes in every talk. The more the better. 3 - Use the journalists formula, people love details... many details. Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How 4 - Humor is best when it is natural humor. Especially stories that make the speaker the "butt of the joke." 5 - Never, Ever write out your talk. This c