Effective Ways of Public Speaking

7/31/2019 Effective Ways of Public Speaking

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A good introduction should capture theaudience's attention, bring them together as agroup and motivate them to listen attentivelyto the speaker. By contrast, bad introductionscan instead lead to listeners switching offbefore the speaker has even reached thepodium.


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When people are comfortable with their

surroundings and peers, they are more

likely to grasp and accept new ideas.

Frequently, people come to training

sessions tense from a prior activity or

resent the fact that they are present. Ice

breakers can help to turn around suchnegative feelings.


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Everyone enjoys a goodperformance. But if, atthe end of a

presentation, you cancomment only on thequality of the speaker'svoice control, visualaids, grooming, etc. -then that speaker hasfailed.


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While it is true that asuccessful deliveryrequires excellence in eachof these and other areas,ultimately what mattersmost is the transfer ofideas from the speaker toaudience. Good speakersknow how to use a blend ofdelievery techniques to

enhance, rather thanobscure, their message.


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People are born storytellers and relate to

storytelling at a very personal level. In our

formative years, our environments are rich

with storytelling at home, in school and

through audio and visual media.


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Analogies, anecdotes, parables, fables,

metaphors and idioms are all storytelling

methods for imparting wisdom or making a

point. Frequently, such methods represent

a far more effective way to achieve this

than through a plain presentation of facts.


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There is, perhaps, no better way to foster

mutual respect, trust, empathy and a

shared sense of community between a

speaker and their audience than the use of

healthy humour.


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You probably spend moretime using your listeningskills than almost any

other kind of skill.However, it takes morethan simply using yourears to be a good

listener. Listening, likeany other skill, takespractice.


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Body language is the non-verbal

movements we make as a part of how we

communicate, from waving hands to

involuntary twitching of facial muscles. Our

body language exhibits far more

information about how we feel than it is

possible to articulate verbally.


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All of the physical

gestures we make

are subconsciously

interpreted by others.

This can work for or

against us

depending on thekind of body

language we use.


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Research shows that presentations whichuse visual support are more persuasivethan ones which do not. Visual aids help

listeners understand abstract concepts andallow complex data to be organized andreduced to make a point clearly andconcisely. Furthermore, effective visualsupport maintains listener interest andincreases audience retention of thematerial being presented.


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Voice care is important for everyone

because we all depend upon our voices for

communication. For speakers and trainers,

the voice is an essential tool of the trade

and should be nurtured and protected and

its stamina and quality actively developed.


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For public speakers, presenters and

trainers the voice should be like an

instrument which when properly played will

allow you to charm and engage your

audience. Learn important techniques and

skills to use your voice more effectively.


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Perhaps surprisingly, the majorityof people list public speaking astheir greatest fear, beating outheights, insects, financial problems,deep water, illness and even death.

People who don't learn how tocontrol their anxiety risk becomingboring, ineffective presenters.

On the other hand, those able to

conquer their fear of speakinggenerally have greater careeropportunities and experienceincreased job satisfaction.


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A good deal of planning and preparation

goes into setting up and conducting a

presentation or training session but don't

lose an opportunity to make the next one

better!

When a presentation is concluded, takeformal steps to evaluate what could be

done to improve the next one.


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