Public Speaking And Presentations - Top 10 Tips
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
1 - Start strong, finish strong! Your conclusion and wrap-up are just as important as your intro. Many people memorize the first paragraph or so to ensure a great beginning, but then end off with a wobbly “so…uhm…I guess that’s it…uhm…any questions? Ok thanks.” No good. Your ending should leave a strong impression and give them a “call to action” or otherwise motivate them to do something immediately. Plan both ends.
2 – Know your audience. Adapt your language and materials to them specifically. That may mean doing some advance research on who will be there, and what they are coming for. It’s no good making a great speech to people who are not following you, or are not interested in what you’re saying. Modify it.
Read More..>>A Few Words On Impromptu Speaking
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
For the ‘newbie,’ being asked to stand up and give a short speech or presentation can be one of the most nerve-wracking moments he’ll ever have.
So what do you do to keep from drowning in sweat or turning into jello from shaking?
Rule Number One: first, take a moment to compose yourself. During this moment, focus on one message you’d like to deliver.
For instance, if you’re at a luncheon meeting and you’re asked to stand up and introduce yourself and your company, that’s going to be a fairly easy thing to do, assuming you are able to articulate a few words about yourself and your company!
Read More..>>Skip The Apology - Retain Your Presentation Credibility
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
An accomplished physician and researcher from Puerto Rico was presenting at a conference of her peers in the United States. “First,” the doctor began, “I want to apologize for my English.”
Sitting in the audience, I felt the energy drain out of the room. Audience members collectively caught their breath, preparing to sit through a problematic presentation.
I wanted to rewind the tape and skip the apology. Like other speech coaches, I advise against apologizing in a speech—especially during the introduction.
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