How to avoid distractions

Lisa Braithwaite at SpeakSchmeak has highlighted a vital problem in public speaking - how to avoid distractions, althought she has turned it around and called her post "Keep your focus" - a usful way of looking at it.

Distractions don't have to interfere with your presentation. Instead of perceiving them as problems, see them as part of the deal. Every presentation will have its distractions; they only become problems if you let them get to you.

she says, and provides some very useful tips on just how to avid those distractions and stay focussed.