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Category: Craft of Public Speaking
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Arguing in the New Century
When talking about arguing and debating, most of us think about politicians. Those big scenarios where they offend each other in the most politely way they can, many times approaching ridiculousness. Almost every day, we are led to debate and argue about something. Far from these structured environments, most of us don’t even realize that’s…
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Assertive communication can reduce your stress levels
Surely you’ve been told about the importance of being assertive many times in your life. Assertiveness is a basic communication skill. According to Psychology Today, “Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication, while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and wishes of others.” Challenging to master, assertiveness is crucial in the field of…
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Focusing on the audience for a successful speech
When talking about public speaking, our main reason to be there is the audience. Our goal is to captivate them and deliver the information we have in the best way possible for them. Finding out which is the best way is the challenge. All audiences are different; yet, there are some general types that can…
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Time’s up! Practicing time limit for your presentation
All of us have been in one of those presentations where the speaker don’t respect the time limit. They just go on and on; it seems that it will never end. You may have also experienced a speaker in a rush, seeming to spew the message at his audience. When the presentation ends earlier than…
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Don’t Get Caught with Your Slides Down, have a backup
Even perfect slides are no use when tech fails. Save embarrassment; Save the sale; Save the day. Create a sure-fire backup just in case using this method.
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Practice Being Uncomfortable
Embarrassment and social discomfort happen in public speaking. Get comfortable being uncomfortable with these different ways to train.
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Distraction Reaction – without Tripping Up
What’s the easiest way to identify an inexperienced public speaker? fear reaction to distractions. Inexperienced speakers tend to get tripped up by minor distractions. Being aware and prepared to handle distractions can help.
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Speak to Everyone – Engage the Whole Room
Eye contact engages your audience and establishes a connection between you and them. Make sure you are engaging the whole audience with a simple strategy.
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The Craft of Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a craft not an ability you are born with. This means you too can learn. There are many skills involved to be an orator, and they require training.
