Every contemporary speech coach will advise you to weave your speech around stories, because listeners respond energetically to well-told stories, just as they did during childhood.
relevant statistics
quotations
spontaneous, tasteful humor
historical references
numerical listing of your main points
analysis of “best practices” in your industry
Vary your volume and pitch.
Another opportunity for variety: the length of your speech.
Move now to consider nonverbal variety. Novice speakers cling to the podium “for dear life,” while accomplished presenters move away from a fixed position--and stay in motion.
Visual aids:
As discussed previously, visual aids can add great impact to your speech by demonstrating visually what you are discussing verbally. They also help to keep your audience awake.
Humor:
An amusing anecdote from time to time livens up your speech and can also increase your rapport with the audience.
Practical examples:
It is important to give practical examples in your speech, especially if they address technical matters. But don’t get carried away with these, or the audience will think you’re treating them like children.
Props does not necessarily mean the kind of slapstick props that made Carrot Top famous. Props can be any physical think you hand to someone else or have to bring up for your speech, including photographs, stereos or even a copy of the speech.
Good speakers practice a great deal. It’s true that some people have always been good at speaking but even then, they keep on training to improve their performance. Among the ten listed, this one is certainly the most vital so keep it close to you.