Audience Response To Your Greeting
Posted on April 2, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
“Hello everyone…”
How often have you heard that phrase? And here are a couple of even more pointed questions: Who exactly is being addressed, and what does that mean in terms of audience response? Briefly, my answers are: no one at all, and in response to the second question, I would argue it tends to alienate members of the audience, although perhaps modestly.
When you address a group this way, it implies you see a featureless group, rather than a gathering of individuals. “Hello everyone…” and “Thanks everyone…” and their variations depersonalize the audience. For those of us in the audience, it seems to suggest you’re speaking past us, to some unknown at the very back of the venue.
Read More..>>Three Steps To Conquering Your Fear Of Public Speaking
Posted on March 29, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Many studies have confirmed what most of us already know: public speaking is the number one fear worldwide, even outpacing traditionally scary things like death and snakes. The amount of stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights endured by those faced with a speech or presentation is truly staggering.
Yet the fear of public speaking can be conquered. There are people who not only don’t mind speaking to thousands of people, but actually relish the opportunity. Would you like to deliver speeches with confidence and poise? Follow the following three steps and you can eliminate your public speaking anxiety forever.
Read More..>>Tackle Your Fear Of Public Speaking - Overcoming Pre-presentation Jitters
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
There is nothing more impressive that an eloquent public speaker. Confident, well-versed and in-control, he makes it look easy, doesn’t he? But we all know it’s not as easy as it looks.
It is a very natural reaction to become nervous before a presentation. This is basically because it is very unnatural to put yourself in the vulnerable position of standing before a large group of people who will judge you and what you say (which is really an extension of you, isn’t it?).
It’s okay to be nervous—as long as your audience never finds out! Follow these tips to overcome nervousness and build confidence:
Read More..>>Public Speaking - Where Do I Find Great Stories To Tell?
Posted on March 23, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Can personal stories make my speech more interesting and impressionable? And if so, how do I ensure I have great stories to tell?
Absolutely! Telling personal stories is one of the easiest and most effective ways of making your speech interesting and impressionable. It is foolproof. You can be the most boring speaker in the entire universe but when you tell a personal story, you will automatically be forgiven. Not only do your stories build rapport with your audience, they differentiate you from the rest of the speakers. In the eyes of your audience, you are unique!
Read More..>>Six Basic Questions While Preparing A Speech
Posted on March 23, 2008 - Filed Under Automotive, Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Thee are various occasions, formal and informal, where you have to make a speech. You may get enough time to prepare your speech or you may have to make an impromptu speech. Whatever the occasion, speech should have a certain plan and pattern of structure.
The following questions are basic issues that every one proposing to make a speech must ask himself while writing a speech. If you are clear about the answers to these questions, you will be able to have the desired effect.
Read More..>>Public And Private Speaking
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
The realisation that the power of conversation needs to be understood by all is vitally important.
There are many programs for learning effective English, such as “Good English - The Language of Success” by Heap Publishing is particularly effective. A famous quote by General Lord Cornwallis, soldier; 1738 - 1805 emphases this. “There are times when it is more important to have command of language than command of an army”
Substance, Humor, Style Of Presenting - Which Is More Important When It Comes To Delivering A Speech
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
It really depends on the purpose of the speech. If it is for entertainment, then humor will be more important than substance. An after dinner speech is one such example. People would expect you to make them laugh more than to make them learn. Can you imagine someone preaching about the seven effective habits of highly successful people after a six-course meal?
Read More..>>Persuasive Speech
Posted on March 20, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
The persuasive speech is one that many people fear. It is very hard to get someone to see your point of view on anything. On top of it, you have to stand up in front of people and tell them how you feel. It is very difficult to give a persuasive speech because your goal is to change the way a person thinks or feels about a certain issue or problem. You will find that if you are given the opportunity to make a difference in the world and you find the passion, you will be able to get others to see the way that you see the world. When it comes to public speaking, you need passion, but when it comes to persuasive speech you need a topic that will allow the passion inside you come out.
Read More..>>Ladies And Gentlemen
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Recently I was asked to give an introduction for a local speaker. The lady I replaced quickly gave me her notes she typed up the previous night. I read and reread the introduction and decided on some edits.
Why?
Because I wanted to introduce him in my voice using my language, tone and energy. I didn’t want to sound like I was reading prepared notes. I wanted my passion and authenticity to come through. This is critically important to connect the audience with the speaker—and the speaker with the audience.
For example, if you were speaking and I introduced you with:
Read More..>>First Impressions In Training
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Do you always create a good first impression?
How true that is in the business world. As a person who gives a couple of hundred workshops a year, it took me a while to recognize this. And I don’t mean that moment you stand up and welcome the class to your session, I’m talking about that moment you walk in to your client company’s offices.
Being involved in training and the development of others is a wonderful occupation, but because of the amount of equipment a trainer often carries (laptop, data projector, speakers, video camera, batteries etc) one can often arrive looking rather drained of energy, especially when you’ve lugged your gear across town on London’s tube system.
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