10 Steps to Better Public Speaking

Posted by Charlie Mernagh on September 5, 2020

Make sure you have a beginning, middle and an end to your speech, using words with a visual impact
To grab your audience's attention in the first minute, begin with a story, humour or a question
Every five to seven minutes in your speech, back up your facts with stories or examples.
End your speech with strength, ask a question, quote someone, tell a story-leave them laughing
Practice your speech out loud
Work on your voice range as you practice, speak from your diaphragm, using a range of highs and lows
Practice pausing before and after important points
Use direct eye contact
Don't just stand behind the lectern, move around, gesture (55% of how people perceive you is by body language, 38% by your voice quality, 7% from your words)
Smile, comment on what you are saying with enthusiasm...have fun

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