Speaking without slides forces you to focus on what really matters—your message and your connection with the audience.

Speaking opportunities are business, career, and leadership opportunities.

One of the most fascinating discoveries in neuroscience is something called Brain Coupling — the process where two brains actually sync up during communication.

They may sound similar, but pronunciation and enunciation are two different things—and both matter if you want to be an effective speaker.

Most people can’t listen, read slides, and take notes all at once. Sure, a few can pull it off—but for the majority, it’s cognitive overload.

However, the way you start your presentation can make or break the entire event.