I once asked Ted Slaman, known for his excellent math talks, what is the secret? He replied, "You have to think like a comedian." He wasn't suggesting jokes, but rather, to plan the timing and the way ideas unfold, so as to enable your audience to reach a climax of insight.
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I'd say "anyone who goes into teaching". Not all academics teach or lecture, not all teachers or lecturers are academics.
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If you're an academic who does research, you usually have to give lectures about it (e.g. talks at conferences). Again you're standing in front of a crowd on a stage, trying to keep the audience interested.
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