A short YouTube talk (TJ Walker) offering an advanced public-speaking tip: deliberately finish talks a few minutes early to benefit organizers and audiences. The speaker gives examples (45-minute keynote -> finish a few minutes early; 10-minute briefing -> finish in eight minutes; end-of-day training -> finish before scheduled end) and emphasizes consistent use of this tactic for greater audience appreciation.
Here's an advanced speaking tip that even some of the greats don't follow. And here it is. Finish early. If you're booked to give a 45 minute keynote speech, finish a few minutes early. The organizers will appreciate it. Everyone who needs to run out to the bathroom will appreciate it. If you're scheduled to give a 10 minute briefing about what your division has done in the last quarter, finish in eight minutes. Your boss, the boss's boss, will appreciate it. You may think people love you, and they might, but they'll love you even more if you give them a few extra minutes. When I finish an 8 hour trip training day supposed to finish at 5. I always finish a few minutes before 5. Everyone appreciates it. Finish a little bit early before every speech, presentation, or training.
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