[Quick public speaking tip] Bridge your speech structure to reinforce your points
Public speaking Success Tip
If the structure of your speech involves “Tell them what you are going to say, say it and tell them what you just said…” then the Introduction, Body and Conclusion are vital.
But just as crucial, are the links between those parts – the bridging. They provide another opportunity to remind the audience of your message, and to link the parts together seamlessly.
Often as you take breath to launch into the next point of your speech, the following utterance carries the weight of that breath or pause, and therefore is an ideal opportunity to reinforce your message.