Do You Have Issues With Public Speaking?

Do you have any experience in public speaking? 

Can you get through it? 

Many people are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. 

I have written some ideas to help you.

If you use these ideas 

it should help you become a better speaker.

Getting started

Feeling nervous before speaking in public is very common. 

To help overcome the fear of speaking in front of others 

practice the speech you will be giving several times

in front of your family. 

This will allow you to work out any kinks in your speech. 

Additionally, this will give you the chance 

to speak in front of others.

Look Right.

The way you look can determine how well you do 

at public speaking. 

If you are not well-groomed or dressed at your best, 

you are not going to feel very confident with yourself. 

If you don't feel good about yourself

it may cause you more fear 

and could mess up your whole speech. 

So, be sure to look your best!

Preparation.

Prepare in advance the best that you can before a speech. 

Know exactly what you are going to say. 

Support as many of your statements as you can with research. 

Write down what you want to say. 

Also, memorise the opening, when you are at your most nervous, 

so you look professional while speaking. 

Being prepared will give you the confidence 

you need to be an effective public speaker.

Be as familiar as possible with your material. 

Even when memorising a speech, 

you should know the figures, facts and stories, 

that relate to your topic.

Stories

You can become better at public speaking 

by telling a story.

Give a brief description of your story beforehand. 

The story needs a defined beginning, middle, and a clear ending 

for the best communication of ideas. 

Base your story on something that happened in real life.

Remember, facts tell but stories sell!

What type of speech? 

The tone of your speech should depend on 

who you are giving it to. 

For instance, if your speech is work-related, 

your speech should be professional. 

On the other hand, if you are around friends 

and have to make a speech, you can be more personal. 

Base your whole speech on your audience.

The Start.

Make sure that the beginning of your speech is a moment to relax. 

Greet and address your audience. 

Then pause for three seconds. 

This gives them a chance to focus on you, 

while you get a moment to transform your nervous energy 

into enthusiasm for the material you are about to deliver.

Remember to memorise the opening!

The Length.

One key to a successful speech is to 

make it an appropriate length. 

Basically, when a speech is too short, 

you may not be giving all the information 

the audience is looking for. 

On the other hand, if your speech is too long, 

your audience may become bored 

and you may lose their attention.

Summary 

You really can speak confidently 

when in front of groups of people. 

Make use of these tips to assist yourself. 

The more practice you put into it, 

the easier it becomes.

Get feedback on your skills from others. 

Eventually, you'll be able to speak easily 

and confidently before a crowd.

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As always I wish you success in all you do.

Malcolm

www.one4onegold.com

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