Like a polygraph test or Shakira’s hips, when it comes to connecting with an audience, the eyes don’t lie. In this episode of Orange, Brian explores eye contact and presentation practice. Why are they such important speaking strategies? How can you improve eye contact? How can your audience’s eyes tell you more than you think? In four minutes and seven seconds, Brian offers tactical presentation practice strategies to put you on a path to your next standing ovation!

Tips from this episode:

• Use eye contact to gauge the audience’s level of engagement
• Use proximity to engage your audience
• Be mindful of eyelids
• Practice with props to improve

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