Learn to Speak in Public - Mastering Body Language

By MENTES LIBRES

Can you think of a memorable talk or presentation you have attended? It's sad to know that most presentations are easy to forget, especially when the main reason for the presentation was to communicate something to you.

 

But if you remember these four basic things, then rest assured that your verbal messages will be understood and remembered for a long time. Although these things may sound somewhat obvious and deceptively simple, they are of immense importance:

You must understand the purpose of your presentation.

Don't confuse things; keep your message clear and accurate.

Be well prepared to face the audience and their questions.

Don't be monotone; instead, be vivid in your delivery.

 

IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL LEARN POWERFUL TACTICS TO MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT ON PEOPLE. BECOME A LEADING AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER.

• Language: English
• Publisher: MENTES LIBRES
• Release date: Feb 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393260974

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Introduction to Public Speaking

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Can you think of any memorable talks or presentations you have attended? It is sad to know that most presentations are easy to forget, especially when the main reason for the presentation was to communicate something to you.

But if you remember these four basic things, then rest assured that your verbal messages will be understood and remembered for a long time. Although these things may sound somewhat obvious and misleadingly simple, they are of immense importance.

1. You must understand the purpose of your presentation.

2. Don't confuse things; keep your message clear and accurate.

3. Be prepared to face the audience and their questions.

4. Don't be monotonous; instead, be vivid in your speech.

Always be clear about what you want to accomplish. It is very essential that you know and understand, before you start working on your presentation or speech, what you want to say, who you want to address as an audience and why it is important to be heard. Ask yourself basic questions such as who you want to talk to, what their interests are, their beliefs and principles, what they have in common with others and how they differ.

What is the message you want to convey to your audience? You can answer this question by asking yourself about the criteria for success. How will you know if and when your message has been successfully communicated?

What is the best way to convey your message? Here non-verbal signals such as your expressions and body language play a vital role along with language. But keep your audience in mind as you decide on your non-verbal words and cues. Plan your presentation from beginning to end. If you can add, then prepare audio-visuals to capture the audience's attention.

Timing is also very important. Your contributions are considered and heard as relevant to the topic only if you develop a sense of timing. You must know when it is time to speak and when it is time to be silent.

The next important question is where. You must consider the physical context of the communication. If you are using audio-visual aids, then check availability and visibility. Visit the site if you can.

To ensure that your audience hears you and not just hears, you must know why they should be listening and tell them if necessary.

Keep it simple. When you deliver your message, use fewer but powerful words to make a better impact. When you start giving too much information to your audience, they get overloaded and therefore tend to get bored.

If you are using slides, use a simple single statement or diagram to convey your message, limit your content.

Be prepared. If you do not prepare, then you are prepared to fail. This is