<human>:  What tips can I follow to improve my public speaking skills?
<bot>: 
1. Practice your speech beforehand and know your material well.
2. Speak slowly and clearly, making sure to enunciate each word.
3. Make eye contact with the audience and maintain good posture.
4. Vary your tone, volume and pitch to keep the audience engaged.
5. Use humor and anecdotes to help keep the audience interested.
6. Use visuals to help illustrate your points.
7. Connect with the audience by asking them questions and engaging in dialogue.
8. Smile, relax and remember to take pauses to give yourself time to think.
9. Don't be afraid to make mistakes - it can help with building rapport.