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How to be a better speaker: practice on children

Do you read your kids bedtime stories? 

I've been reading stories all my life - my youngest sister is 11 years younger than me and I read her The Lorax so often I can still recite it by memory many years later - which comes in handy with my niece and nephews, especially on car journeys.

Great speech making and presentations are always about telling a story and connecting with an audience.  The more you practice story-telling the better.

Reading aloud Kids' books is not only fun, it also helps you develop a sense of rhythm, practice different characterisations, and get comfortable hearing the sound of your own voice.

It's a safe space to be silly and try new things because, let's face it, when it comes to bedtime stories, kids aren't a demanding audience.  The feedback they most often give: "Again!!!" 

Young children are happy to hear a story over and over (and over) again, which gives you the chance to practice. 

So if you want to be better at presentations try reading a few bedtime stories to kids - your own or borrow a niece or nephew. 
It's fun, it's good practice and it's good for family bonding!

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