1) Lovely relaxed pacing and energy. This speaker does a great job of being present and responding to the audience – for example taking the time to enjoy their laughter at the end, rather than rushing on and through it.

2) A clear ‘voice’ as a thinker and speaker. Words are chosen with care and precision, in a way that sounds beautifully natural. No rambling. No vagueness. No forced phrases. No jargon. Great flow.

3) Elegant use of quotes threaded through the talk, which brings other thinkers and voices into the conversation. Delivered both visually and verbally, with a lightness of touch.