The five most common mistakes. One: wanting to tell too much (choose three key points). Two: using internal jargon. Three: reading instead of speaking. Four: putting yourself at the centre instead of your team. Five: not having a closing line.
That last one stands out in particular: write your last line down and learn it by heart. That makes the difference between a strong close and an awkward silence.
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