Do you fear getting up in front of others to speak are you afraid of public speaking? The first thing you need to do is admit it so say it; “I am afraid of public speaking; I fear getting up in front of others to speak!” Okay you said it. Now ask yourself; “Why am I afraid of public speaking?”
Think to your self what difference does it make? Are you afraid of what people will think of you, that they will be judging you that they may not approve of you as a person? Or are you more worried that they will disagree with what you have to say or that you will fumble your words, sound unconvincing and turn off the entire group to the subject or concept of your speech?
May I suggest that you contact your local Toastmasters Group in your area and attend a few meetings? The more the better and this will help you over come your fear of getting up in front of a crowd. Public speaking is not easy, yet with the proper help you can over come and never be afraid again, as there is no need to be scared.
Practicing your voice inflection and variation is also good so you do not sound monotone when speaking. Public Speaking while not the easiest thing in the world can be done more effectively and compelling with a little practice and like anything else; practice makes perfect. Think on this.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Oral Communication Skills
In my many years of education, of which I love, I have noticed that success in life all boils down to how well a person can speak. Speaking eloquently and flawlessly in front of other people is an acquired trait and those who do it well, tend to be very successful.
There is no such thing as a natural talent or naturally gifted speaker, but there is such a thing as a well prepared and confident speaker. In order to address the fears of public speaking, one has to really make an effort to get in front of people and speak. I suggest practice and more practice.
We are infallible, we all make mistakes, and we all will fail. But that is ok because mistakes are like raindrops on a ducks feathers. We all need to take the confident approach to public speaking, and that is to do it.
Public speaking is not hard, it is just like everything else, it is acquired. Michael Jordan did not become great with natural talent; I think it was natural practice and commitment among other things. Lance Armstrong did not become great because he has natural gifts. I highly doubt that and I do think it was his ability to practice and doing it repeatedly. There are many great people in this life, who have accomplished unbelievable and remarkable feats, but it was not natural, it was practice. So lets practice our public speaking and get going. Lets conquer that fear once and for all.
There is no time to wait because the best time is now. Remember, humans are primates, and we are social creatures, therefore, speaking is highly important.
Cheers
NN
Nelson Nigel
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There is no such thing as a natural talent or naturally gifted speaker, but there is such a thing as a well prepared and confident speaker. In order to address the fears of public speaking, one has to really make an effort to get in front of people and speak. I suggest practice and more practice.
We are infallible, we all make mistakes, and we all will fail. But that is ok because mistakes are like raindrops on a ducks feathers. We all need to take the confident approach to public speaking, and that is to do it.
Public speaking is not hard, it is just like everything else, it is acquired. Michael Jordan did not become great with natural talent; I think it was natural practice and commitment among other things. Lance Armstrong did not become great because he has natural gifts. I highly doubt that and I do think it was his ability to practice and doing it repeatedly. There are many great people in this life, who have accomplished unbelievable and remarkable feats, but it was not natural, it was practice. So lets practice our public speaking and get going. Lets conquer that fear once and for all.
There is no time to wait because the best time is now. Remember, humans are primates, and we are social creatures, therefore, speaking is highly important.
Cheers
NN
Nelson Nigel
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Public Speaking: The Most Fun I've Had While Getting Paid
Come back with me to 1972 and 9th grade speech class.
Of course part of the class requirements was to give speeches in class. I would get so nervous before class when I knew I had to speak I would run to the bathroom to puke, the whole time thinking to myself "why did I sign up for this elective class!?!"
If you would have told me back then in 1972's 9th grade speech class that I would make a portion of my adult professional income from public speaking and enjoy it, I would have probably puked again. On the both of us.
So much fun
And yet here I am as an adult getting such a kick out of public speaking and getting paid for it.
It is so much fun to be up there, sharing your expertise and humor with a crowd, and seeing them begin to get what you are talking about.
So many people are terrified of public speaking, and I get almost evangelical about it with my private practice mentees when I encourage them to market themselves with public speaking.
"But I can't speak in public" they whine. Of course you can, I say. Do you speak to your clients in your office? Of course you do. Then guess what, you already speak in public!
Visit http://www.BuildingYourIdealPractice.com for tips and tools for creating your ideal private practice. Subscribe to our f-ree Getting Clients Newsletter and check out our teleclass programs for building the practice of your dreams. Jeff Herring is the President of BuildingYourIdealPractice.com and is a mentor coach for private practice professionals.
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Of course part of the class requirements was to give speeches in class. I would get so nervous before class when I knew I had to speak I would run to the bathroom to puke, the whole time thinking to myself "why did I sign up for this elective class!?!"
If you would have told me back then in 1972's 9th grade speech class that I would make a portion of my adult professional income from public speaking and enjoy it, I would have probably puked again. On the both of us.
So much fun
And yet here I am as an adult getting such a kick out of public speaking and getting paid for it.
It is so much fun to be up there, sharing your expertise and humor with a crowd, and seeing them begin to get what you are talking about.
So many people are terrified of public speaking, and I get almost evangelical about it with my private practice mentees when I encourage them to market themselves with public speaking.
"But I can't speak in public" they whine. Of course you can, I say. Do you speak to your clients in your office? Of course you do. Then guess what, you already speak in public!
Visit http://www.BuildingYourIdealPractice.com for tips and tools for creating your ideal private practice. Subscribe to our f-ree Getting Clients Newsletter and check out our teleclass programs for building the practice of your dreams. Jeff Herring is the President of BuildingYourIdealPractice.com and is a mentor coach for private practice professionals.
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Public Speaking Seminars - Are They Worth It?
The answer to the question "Are public speaking seminars worth it?" is yes, AND no.
Why? Because it depends on the circumstances at hand. If you have an intense or even medium fear of speaking in public, you might want to brush up on some tips, techniques and perspectives before you dive right into attending public speaking seminars. Of course the goal is to become a better, more confident speaker in the best way possible, but "you must eat an elephant one bite at a time." You can't just become an expert overnight, even though there are some online reports and e-books that you can read that will dramatically change the way you feel about speaking in public.
People don't always do the right thing when it comes to bettering themselves, not necessarily on purpose but because that is just the way our culture is. Every once in awhile, an opportunity such as a public speaking seminar will come along. If we just ignore it and think to ourselves "Man, I would probably make a lot of money if I went to that seminar..." and then sit home, watch TV and relax like we normally do...we'll be just another example of what I was talking about at the start of this article.
Don't be another negative statistic. If you can get involved in public speaking seminars and improve your ability to speak and/or get over your fear of speaking in public, I say go for it all the way! Why waste your valuable time doing things that don't pay off in the end? We are all guilty of it to some extent but if something is important to you, or you need to give a speech for school or work, make sure you attend some public speaking seminars!
Visit http://confident-public-speaking.net to get your FREE "Public Speaking Secrets" course now! Over 2900 people have taken this course and gone on to become public speaking superstars. Sign up for free.
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Why? Because it depends on the circumstances at hand. If you have an intense or even medium fear of speaking in public, you might want to brush up on some tips, techniques and perspectives before you dive right into attending public speaking seminars. Of course the goal is to become a better, more confident speaker in the best way possible, but "you must eat an elephant one bite at a time." You can't just become an expert overnight, even though there are some online reports and e-books that you can read that will dramatically change the way you feel about speaking in public.
People don't always do the right thing when it comes to bettering themselves, not necessarily on purpose but because that is just the way our culture is. Every once in awhile, an opportunity such as a public speaking seminar will come along. If we just ignore it and think to ourselves "Man, I would probably make a lot of money if I went to that seminar..." and then sit home, watch TV and relax like we normally do...we'll be just another example of what I was talking about at the start of this article.
Don't be another negative statistic. If you can get involved in public speaking seminars and improve your ability to speak and/or get over your fear of speaking in public, I say go for it all the way! Why waste your valuable time doing things that don't pay off in the end? We are all guilty of it to some extent but if something is important to you, or you need to give a speech for school or work, make sure you attend some public speaking seminars!
Visit http://confident-public-speaking.net to get your FREE "Public Speaking Secrets" course now! Over 2900 people have taken this course and gone on to become public speaking superstars. Sign up for free.
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The Best Public Speaking Course
When deciding what the best public speaking course is, you have to take into account all of your own personal pros and cons. For example, if one public speaking course is mainly focused on how to not be as nervous or jittery when you speak in public; that might not be as helpful to someone who doesn't really get nervous, but instead has problems with speaking smoothly and flowing.
See what I mean? The best public speaking course might be two totally different courses for two different people.
It is important to have your advantages, disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses written down and lined up when looking for the right course to take for public speaking. There are many great courses out there that are designed to fit everyone's individual needs. There are also public speaking courses that are well rounded and cover everything you need to know in order to speak effectively in front of large crowds.
Giving speeches can be a very stressful experience and can cause a lot of anxiety for many people even days or weeks before and leading up to the speech day. I know people who can't even enjoy themselves or have a good time when they know they have a speech to give soon, even if it's a month away!
Whatever your reason for needing to take a public speaking course, just make sure you pick the right program. Not one that is over hyped with false promises and outrageous claims. These websites prey off the emotions of many people who are legitimately looking to learn the art of speaking in public.
Don't find your self getting duped by these con artists and crafty salesmen. Do your homework and research the course online.
Thank you for reading and I wish you all the best success in completing your public speaking course!
Visit http://confident-public-speaking.net to get your FREE "Public Speaking Secrets" course now!
Over 2900 have taken this course and gone on to become public speaking superstars. Sign up for free.
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See what I mean? The best public speaking course might be two totally different courses for two different people.
It is important to have your advantages, disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses written down and lined up when looking for the right course to take for public speaking. There are many great courses out there that are designed to fit everyone's individual needs. There are also public speaking courses that are well rounded and cover everything you need to know in order to speak effectively in front of large crowds.
Giving speeches can be a very stressful experience and can cause a lot of anxiety for many people even days or weeks before and leading up to the speech day. I know people who can't even enjoy themselves or have a good time when they know they have a speech to give soon, even if it's a month away!
Whatever your reason for needing to take a public speaking course, just make sure you pick the right program. Not one that is over hyped with false promises and outrageous claims. These websites prey off the emotions of many people who are legitimately looking to learn the art of speaking in public.
Don't find your self getting duped by these con artists and crafty salesmen. Do your homework and research the course online.
Thank you for reading and I wish you all the best success in completing your public speaking course!
Visit http://confident-public-speaking.net to get your FREE "Public Speaking Secrets" course now!
Over 2900 have taken this course and gone on to become public speaking superstars. Sign up for free.
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Public Speaking: Pick Your Audience
(Did he say "pick" my public speaking audiences?). Yes, I did say pick your audiences. Some of you may not have this luxury because you must do speaking as part of your job, but those of you that do, will move up faster in the speaking world.
When you are a beginning public speaker it is important for you to experience different types of audiences just FOR the experience. As you climb the speaking ladder where the audiences are bigger, or more important to your career, and the stakes are higher, you must learn to just say no.
Most top speakers don't accept every request to speak even if they are available, and the money is right. They pick their engagements to put themselves in front of audiences whose profiles indicate the greatest chance of success. If you are a highly technical speaker, you would not want to be speaking to a widget sales group at their annual retreat. Conversely, as a really fun retreat facilitator, you would not want to be speaking to a group of radar technicians who are only interested in performance data of the latest missile protection system.
Avoid accepting engagements where the audiences needs are clearly out of sync with your abilities, likes and dislikes. Don't get me wrong. I want you to keep pushing your limits, but if your audience needs more than you can give --that's right -- you bombed. Although it will be a lesson learned, do yourself and everyone else a favor. Learn to just say no.
Copyright © 1998 - 2005 Advanced Public Speaking Institute
Tom Antion provides entertaining speeches and educational seminars. He is the ultimate entrepreneur, having owned many businesses BEFORE graduating college. Tom is the author of the best selling presentation skills book "Wake 'em Up Business Presentations" and "Click: The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Marketing." It is important to Tom that his knowledge be not only absorbed, but enjoyed.
This is why he delivers his speeches laced with great humor and hysterical jokes. Tom has addressed more than 87 different industries and is thoroughly committed to his clients' needs. http://www.antion.com
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When you are a beginning public speaker it is important for you to experience different types of audiences just FOR the experience. As you climb the speaking ladder where the audiences are bigger, or more important to your career, and the stakes are higher, you must learn to just say no.
Most top speakers don't accept every request to speak even if they are available, and the money is right. They pick their engagements to put themselves in front of audiences whose profiles indicate the greatest chance of success. If you are a highly technical speaker, you would not want to be speaking to a widget sales group at their annual retreat. Conversely, as a really fun retreat facilitator, you would not want to be speaking to a group of radar technicians who are only interested in performance data of the latest missile protection system.
Avoid accepting engagements where the audiences needs are clearly out of sync with your abilities, likes and dislikes. Don't get me wrong. I want you to keep pushing your limits, but if your audience needs more than you can give --that's right -- you bombed. Although it will be a lesson learned, do yourself and everyone else a favor. Learn to just say no.
Copyright © 1998 - 2005 Advanced Public Speaking Institute
Tom Antion provides entertaining speeches and educational seminars. He is the ultimate entrepreneur, having owned many businesses BEFORE graduating college. Tom is the author of the best selling presentation skills book "Wake 'em Up Business Presentations" and "Click: The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Marketing." It is important to Tom that his knowledge be not only absorbed, but enjoyed.
This is why he delivers his speeches laced with great humor and hysterical jokes. Tom has addressed more than 87 different industries and is thoroughly committed to his clients' needs. http://www.antion.com
Advanced Public Speaking Institute3105 Sergin Ct.Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 431-1366Fax (757) 431-2050Contact: cmckinney@public-speaking.orghttp://www.GreatPublicSpeaking.comVisit our Blog at http://www.GreatPublicSpeaking.BlogSpot.com
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Public Speaking Is Good for Business
Each and every time you stand in front of an audience to deliver a speech, you are giving yourself the opportunity to generate additional business. For all intensive purposes, public speaking is an audition.
Effective public speakers improve their bottom line because they understand communicating is the number one requirement of an effective leader. Business owners are in leadership positions whether they acknowledge it or not.
In order to become an effective public speaker you must seek professional assistance. Contact a speaking coach and or simply work hard to improve upon the skills you possess.
Irregardless of what your skills are today you should always work to improve upon your speaking skills. Why?
Your future business success depends on you doing the required work as a public speaker. If you fear speaking in front of an audience you can overcome your fear by working harder. If you lose control thinking about speaking in front of a audience you can overcome that too.
Keep in mind why you got into business in the first place. If you happen to be a entrepreneur you had better seek professional assistance to help you overcome your business obstacle.
The bottom line is, the more effective a speaker you are the more business you will get if and only if you avail yourself to the public. Perhaps you are requested to speak in front of a small group of businessmen, a chamber of commerce, or some other civic organization.
If you are very effective at public speaking then perhaps you will be requested to speak at a regional or national convention. Keep in mind your public speaking opportunities represent an audition for your business and displays your expertise.
Paul Lawrence Vann is a professional speaking coach. He is CEO of Laurel Wreath Coaching. Paul empowers his clients to deliver stellar presentations to large or small audiences. He is a member fo the National Speakers Association, to learn more baout him visit: http://pvann.blogspot.com, http://www.paullawrencevann.com or call hinm at (800) 476-8976.
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Effective public speakers improve their bottom line because they understand communicating is the number one requirement of an effective leader. Business owners are in leadership positions whether they acknowledge it or not.
In order to become an effective public speaker you must seek professional assistance. Contact a speaking coach and or simply work hard to improve upon the skills you possess.
Irregardless of what your skills are today you should always work to improve upon your speaking skills. Why?
Your future business success depends on you doing the required work as a public speaker. If you fear speaking in front of an audience you can overcome your fear by working harder. If you lose control thinking about speaking in front of a audience you can overcome that too.
Keep in mind why you got into business in the first place. If you happen to be a entrepreneur you had better seek professional assistance to help you overcome your business obstacle.
The bottom line is, the more effective a speaker you are the more business you will get if and only if you avail yourself to the public. Perhaps you are requested to speak in front of a small group of businessmen, a chamber of commerce, or some other civic organization.
If you are very effective at public speaking then perhaps you will be requested to speak at a regional or national convention. Keep in mind your public speaking opportunities represent an audition for your business and displays your expertise.
Paul Lawrence Vann is a professional speaking coach. He is CEO of Laurel Wreath Coaching. Paul empowers his clients to deliver stellar presentations to large or small audiences. He is a member fo the National Speakers Association, to learn more baout him visit: http://pvann.blogspot.com, http://www.paullawrencevann.com or call hinm at (800) 476-8976.
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Use Body Language to Power Up the Message of Your Presentation
In any speech or presentation, your body language adds power to the message. It supports what your words are saying. The operative word here is, of course, “support”. Body language must be in tune with the message.
And the corollary is that body language must also not distract or detract from the message. If they are denying each other, then your presentation will fail.
Confidence and sincerity are the absolute basis for this process. If your body is declaring that you are not sincere in what you are saying then your credibility decreases and there is no way your message will have the impact it should have.
Think about the tone of your message. Is it relaxed, conversational? Then make your body language relaxed. Is it passionate, strong and powerful, then create body language that conveys that power. Is it alert and enthusiastic, then your body language will be upright and reflecting that enthusiasm.
You also need to be aware that your gestures can support or detract from your message. Learn to become aware of what your hands are doing while you speak. If necessary, make yourself hold them still. Many people have habits that are terribly distracting and yet they aren’t aware of what they are doing.
They click or twiddle a pen, play with their hair or their clothes, hold a microphone with fingers unconsciously making a rude gesture, take glasses on and off, put hands in pockets and take them out. All of these things are not necessarily detrimental in themselves, if the audience is absolutely focused on the speaker and the message. But if there is any reason for the audience’s attention to stray (and we all have short attention spans) then they will become fascinated, at best, and possibly annoyed at whatever it is that the speaker is doing with their hands.
If, on the other hand, (my pun!!), those hands are working to support the speech, they will bring the attention back to the message. They will also give power to the impact of the message.
Natural gestures are basically the aim. If you are not a natural gesturer, your body will not support your message. It is necessary to be aware that you are not repeating the same gesture many times.
It may add emphasis the first time, but after that it will distract as much as the others mentioned earlier. Watch television journalists and sooner or later you will notice this.
You can also practice gestures. Join a public speaking club (and I recommend ITC), where you can practise in a supportive environment until you are comfortable, and confident that your gestures are not detracting from your message.
Of course, there are many books and websites with information about body language and gestures. Basically:
Gestures above shoulder level support messages about things that are spiritual or uplifting (a church minister will raise his hands in blessing). Ordinary messages are supported by gestures at the middle level of your body.
Things that are despicable or degrading or debilitating are supported by gestures below the waist.You can use your palms. Held out, palm upwards, they support supplication, requesting a response, or openness. They can be used to indicate division if held vertically with the little finger down. Using a fist is a very powerful gesture. It indicates strong power and passion, and may also be used as a threat. Be careful with that. Take care, too, with pointing with a finger. People don’t respond well to accusation or to being singled out, so be sure your gesture supports your message.
Your clothes, too, can distract attention from your message. If you have a very bright or unusual item of clothing, if your scarf or tie flaps in a breeze, if your earrings dangle or click, or your necklace or tie pin clicks on a microphone, the audience will be distracted from your message. Again, unless your message is absolutely riveting, your clothes will become the centre of attention just as gestures can, and your message will lose its impact.
How you stand and walk works in just the same way. If you are a passionate speaker who simply cannot stand still, then hopefully you will support the passion of your message. Try to use standing still to give the same sort of impact that a pause in the middle of rapid speech would give. If you choose to move or change position just to provide relief because you think your speech is boring; be careful. It may be that your movement will have more impact than your massage.
Timing can help so that you change position with a new idea or with a new visual support. Try to make all of your body language work with the movement. So, for example, if you want to walk to give the impression of thinking of a new idea, then set your hand up to your face to indicate thoughtfulness, and speak slowly or stop speaking altogether.
Facial expression, too, must be in harmony with your message, or it will work against it, just as your body language does.
Everything – body language, image and message must work together to create the impact you have chosen.
Bronwyn Ritchie has 20 years' experience speaking to audiences and training in public speaking - from individuals too nervous to say thier own names in front of an audience, to community groups and corporate executives.
You can get her free tips, articles, resources and quotations for your public speaking and presentations in a fortnightly ezine - subscribe to Pivotal Public speaking - the ezine. Or visit the Pivotal Public speaking web pages.
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And the corollary is that body language must also not distract or detract from the message. If they are denying each other, then your presentation will fail.
Confidence and sincerity are the absolute basis for this process. If your body is declaring that you are not sincere in what you are saying then your credibility decreases and there is no way your message will have the impact it should have.
Think about the tone of your message. Is it relaxed, conversational? Then make your body language relaxed. Is it passionate, strong and powerful, then create body language that conveys that power. Is it alert and enthusiastic, then your body language will be upright and reflecting that enthusiasm.
You also need to be aware that your gestures can support or detract from your message. Learn to become aware of what your hands are doing while you speak. If necessary, make yourself hold them still. Many people have habits that are terribly distracting and yet they aren’t aware of what they are doing.
They click or twiddle a pen, play with their hair or their clothes, hold a microphone with fingers unconsciously making a rude gesture, take glasses on and off, put hands in pockets and take them out. All of these things are not necessarily detrimental in themselves, if the audience is absolutely focused on the speaker and the message. But if there is any reason for the audience’s attention to stray (and we all have short attention spans) then they will become fascinated, at best, and possibly annoyed at whatever it is that the speaker is doing with their hands.
If, on the other hand, (my pun!!), those hands are working to support the speech, they will bring the attention back to the message. They will also give power to the impact of the message.
Natural gestures are basically the aim. If you are not a natural gesturer, your body will not support your message. It is necessary to be aware that you are not repeating the same gesture many times.
It may add emphasis the first time, but after that it will distract as much as the others mentioned earlier. Watch television journalists and sooner or later you will notice this.
You can also practice gestures. Join a public speaking club (and I recommend ITC), where you can practise in a supportive environment until you are comfortable, and confident that your gestures are not detracting from your message.
Of course, there are many books and websites with information about body language and gestures. Basically:
Gestures above shoulder level support messages about things that are spiritual or uplifting (a church minister will raise his hands in blessing). Ordinary messages are supported by gestures at the middle level of your body.
Things that are despicable or degrading or debilitating are supported by gestures below the waist.You can use your palms. Held out, palm upwards, they support supplication, requesting a response, or openness. They can be used to indicate division if held vertically with the little finger down. Using a fist is a very powerful gesture. It indicates strong power and passion, and may also be used as a threat. Be careful with that. Take care, too, with pointing with a finger. People don’t respond well to accusation or to being singled out, so be sure your gesture supports your message.
Your clothes, too, can distract attention from your message. If you have a very bright or unusual item of clothing, if your scarf or tie flaps in a breeze, if your earrings dangle or click, or your necklace or tie pin clicks on a microphone, the audience will be distracted from your message. Again, unless your message is absolutely riveting, your clothes will become the centre of attention just as gestures can, and your message will lose its impact.
How you stand and walk works in just the same way. If you are a passionate speaker who simply cannot stand still, then hopefully you will support the passion of your message. Try to use standing still to give the same sort of impact that a pause in the middle of rapid speech would give. If you choose to move or change position just to provide relief because you think your speech is boring; be careful. It may be that your movement will have more impact than your massage.
Timing can help so that you change position with a new idea or with a new visual support. Try to make all of your body language work with the movement. So, for example, if you want to walk to give the impression of thinking of a new idea, then set your hand up to your face to indicate thoughtfulness, and speak slowly or stop speaking altogether.
Facial expression, too, must be in harmony with your message, or it will work against it, just as your body language does.
Everything – body language, image and message must work together to create the impact you have chosen.
Bronwyn Ritchie has 20 years' experience speaking to audiences and training in public speaking - from individuals too nervous to say thier own names in front of an audience, to community groups and corporate executives.
You can get her free tips, articles, resources and quotations for your public speaking and presentations in a fortnightly ezine - subscribe to Pivotal Public speaking - the ezine. Or visit the Pivotal Public speaking web pages.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Want To Be Rated Higher In Pubic Speaking? Get These Unfailing Secrets
Yes I mean what I said. If you really want to be rated higher in your public speaking career you have to get these three unfailing secrets. What are they?
· Have An Introductory Opening Speech
A good introduction sets the stage. It is meant to grab the attention of your audience. If after five minutes of your message, you fail to grab the attentions of your listeners, for the rest of your message they will not pay attention.
Your introduction is where you state the purpose of your message-what you want to accomplish. And your purpose must promise a solution to a particular need in the life of your listeners otherwise you will end up speaking to deaf ears.
There are many ways to introduce a speech. It can be put like a story, like a provocative statement, a poem , a hymn etc. All these approaches are meant to grab the interest of your audience throughout your message.
· The Body Of Your Message
After writing out your introduction the next thing you have to do is to have the body of your message. The body of your message must involve three major dimensions :( a) The main points developed from your central idea. Your central idea is the main focus of your message. It is also called your title or your topic. (b) The second division is the sub supporting point of your first main point. (c)And then the third division is the sub supporting point. This third point is used to fill out the second main and sub points.The division will go on and on till your last point.
· Have A Strong Conclusion-Application
Conclusion of a speech plays an important role in every talk just like the introduction.your conclusion is the action part of your message. Without it all you ever said will not be applied.
Your conclusion is where you demand an action from your audience. It serves as the summary of all you have said so far to the people. It should not repeat what you said in the body of the message but should bring your speech to a conclusion.
You can conclude your speech with a related story, a persuasive statement, a hymn or a recap of your main points.
If you follow these points as enumerated you are not only going to be classed as one of the best speakers but will be making a huge amount of money that will fatten your bank account.
· Have An Introductory Opening Speech
A good introduction sets the stage. It is meant to grab the attention of your audience. If after five minutes of your message, you fail to grab the attentions of your listeners, for the rest of your message they will not pay attention.
Your introduction is where you state the purpose of your message-what you want to accomplish. And your purpose must promise a solution to a particular need in the life of your listeners otherwise you will end up speaking to deaf ears.
There are many ways to introduce a speech. It can be put like a story, like a provocative statement, a poem , a hymn etc. All these approaches are meant to grab the interest of your audience throughout your message.
· The Body Of Your Message
After writing out your introduction the next thing you have to do is to have the body of your message. The body of your message must involve three major dimensions :( a) The main points developed from your central idea. Your central idea is the main focus of your message. It is also called your title or your topic. (b) The second division is the sub supporting point of your first main point. (c)And then the third division is the sub supporting point. This third point is used to fill out the second main and sub points.The division will go on and on till your last point.
· Have A Strong Conclusion-Application
Conclusion of a speech plays an important role in every talk just like the introduction.your conclusion is the action part of your message. Without it all you ever said will not be applied.
Your conclusion is where you demand an action from your audience. It serves as the summary of all you have said so far to the people. It should not repeat what you said in the body of the message but should bring your speech to a conclusion.
You can conclude your speech with a related story, a persuasive statement, a hymn or a recap of your main points.
If you follow these points as enumerated you are not only going to be classed as one of the best speakers but will be making a huge amount of money that will fatten your bank account.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tips You Must Know Before You Speak
Ideally by the time you get to a presentation, you should be well prepared and ready to have some fun. But sometimes little problems can throw you off your game and result in a less than satisfactory talk.
The best way to be ready to speak is to have a good routine that gives you peace of mind as well as prepares you for any challenges.
Get Some Exercise: This is a great way to get rid of any pre-speech jitters. Public speaking can produce a higher amount of adrenaline in your body. It's a normal reaction to anticipating a presentation.
Try getting some exercise early in the day, especially if you have a morning presentation. It gives you a chance to review your talk in your my mind as well as silence any nervous thoughts.
If you're speaking later in the day, you may want to take a short walk. You'll release some tension from your muscles and get some fresh air. An athlete stretches before a game and you need to also make sure you're as physically relaxed as possible before you reach the podium.
Arrive Early and Mingle: By arriving early, you eliminate any tension you might have felt about being late! It's a great chance to get the feel for the room. You should also use this as a chance to get to know the people who will be in your audience. Your goal is to build some rapport so you become a person to the audience and not an unknown presenter. You'll also have an easier time relating to the crowd.
Watch Your Food and Drink: Many Speakers don't like to eat too much before they speak as the digestive process raises your body temperature. Also beware of drinking hot beverages before talking, which could lead to an unexpected burp. water is the best way to quech your thirst.
The best way to be ready to speak is to have a good routine that gives you peace of mind as well as prepares you for any challenges.
Get Some Exercise: This is a great way to get rid of any pre-speech jitters. Public speaking can produce a higher amount of adrenaline in your body. It's a normal reaction to anticipating a presentation.
Try getting some exercise early in the day, especially if you have a morning presentation. It gives you a chance to review your talk in your my mind as well as silence any nervous thoughts.
If you're speaking later in the day, you may want to take a short walk. You'll release some tension from your muscles and get some fresh air. An athlete stretches before a game and you need to also make sure you're as physically relaxed as possible before you reach the podium.
Arrive Early and Mingle: By arriving early, you eliminate any tension you might have felt about being late! It's a great chance to get the feel for the room. You should also use this as a chance to get to know the people who will be in your audience. Your goal is to build some rapport so you become a person to the audience and not an unknown presenter. You'll also have an easier time relating to the crowd.
Watch Your Food and Drink: Many Speakers don't like to eat too much before they speak as the digestive process raises your body temperature. Also beware of drinking hot beverages before talking, which could lead to an unexpected burp. water is the best way to quech your thirst.
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