How can you engage an audience (whether it’s a team or large group) when presenting your ideas? What makes someone an effective speaker?

I took the mic from a young age – speaking in front of crowds through extracurriculars and at my school. Over the years, I’ve refined my public speaking and presenting skills, becoming adept at engaging all types of audiences. 

I have experience leading training for organizations, presenting at academic conferences, and speaking at professional conferences, both as a lead presenter and a panelist.