Tip 4: Use Cue Cards


Cue cards are an excellent tool for any public speaker. The trick is knowing how to use them wisely.


So how do you do it?


Cue cards are meant to be a "security blanket." Meaning, they are only used if your unsure on what to say next. Many rely on the cue cards, and choose not to practice their speech before the performance. First off, your entire speech should not be on the cue cards, only key points. This way it eliminates the temptation of reading your speech word for word, but key points is enough to get a public speaker back on track. Cue cards could also be a public speaker's worst nightmare. Ensure before you begin your performance, all your cue cards are in the correct order. A good tip is number your cue cards in the bottom left or right hand corner just in case  of emergencies. Rings are also a good thing to have, as it flips your cue cards for you. Lastly, coloured cue cards can help you organize your topics in your speech, and just help the performance be more fun.