Tip 64: Tell a secret about yourself
Telling a secret about yourself in public involves risk and vulnerability. But this is a nice way of opening up to an audience of strangers, as it makes them feel you are so confident about yourself and your role as a presenter and leader, that you are able to tell a personal secret to the group. In response to this, your audience will naturally reciprocate by feeling more relaxed about opening up to you.
Mildly embarrassing self-deprecation is especially appreciated - people can relate to it, and it makes your talk relevant to them. suggestions.
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