You've got to believe to give a good motivational speech. You have to feel strongly about the subject if you want others to believe and act too. Whether it is motivating people to give blood, donate their organs or take up yoga you will have much more success with your speech if you speak from the heart.
That means that such a motivational speech is enhanced by telling a tale or giving an example. You might speak of the fact that your child's life was saved by someone giving blood. You could speak about how someone who had been ill for years had such an improved standard of life because someone donated a kidney. The more personal and real the story is the more motivational the speech.
There are, of course, millions of reasons for giving motivational speeches but quite often they are given by leaders. It might be a President addressing the nation, a teacher addressing a class or a commanding officer addressing his troops before battle. Such people have a reason to motivate and their speeches are often of the "Let's get up and do it" variety.
That's what you want people to do when you give a motivational speech. You want them to walk to work every day or to sell more of the company's products. You want them to improve their concentration or conduct more efficient business meetings. In other words you want them to do something.
How you sell your message is what really makes it motivational. You can say a walk a day is good for everybody and few will listen. You can speak though about joining a local walking group, making friends and having fun on those walks and people will be more interested. If you go on to say that you can join the group alone and be made very welcome people will listen. If you add the fact of how much weight you have lost since joining you are sure to influence your audience.
You have to give your audience a reason for doing something. It may be that they will be richer or happier or even healthier because of doing it. You have to lure them with a carrot of what's in it for them. It could be the fact that they will feel fulfilled as humans if they spend a year in Africa helping in a hospital or building homes for the homeless. Motivational speeches can make a difference by motivating people to be different.
Niamh Crowe has written speeches for 20 years. She has written thousands of speeches for every event and occasion including Graduation speeches, inspirational speeches, funeral speeches etc.
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
When it Comes to Public Speaking, There is Nothing to Fear
You have got to be kidding me, people have fears. That is the question I repeatedly ask myself whenever I hear someone state they have a fear of something, especially if its the fear of public speaking.
I do not know about you, but fear does not exist and I can prove it. Case in point, can you purchase fear from a store, is it located on a map? The answer is absolutely not and it does not exist.
Some people do not and are not willing to put in the effort to become the best public speakers they can be. In other words some people do not like to practice. Practicing a speech is critical to delivering a good speech.
To alleviate any quote, unquote fears people say they have about public speaking, I say write your speech, stand in front of a mirror and or your family and start practicing your speech. As the old adage goes, "Nothing from nothing, equals nothing."
For example, let us say your boss just called you in to prepare ad deliver a speech to the leadership of your employer. You have two weeks to prepare for the talk, what should you do?
I highly recommend you find out what the specific purpose of the meeting is and what are the specific objectives for the event. The only way you will be able to deliver a speech that resonates with your audience is to ask a lot of questions, in this case ask your boss what should be included in your speech.
Why? You are going to customize your speech and the only way to do it is to find out what is the purpose and or mission of the talk? Ask if there are shared concerns for the leadership receiving the speech and what are the greatest challenges your organization is currently facing?
Thus far, the facts I have posed to you do not and will not include the word fear. What you are reading is the approach one must take to become the best speaker they can possible be.
In other words, it is going to take some work to deliver your speech, so there is no need to avoid the obvious, find out the purpose of your speech, practice it as if you are going to the Super Bowl, because for you, it is the big game.
Never under any circumstances use the word fear to mask the hard work required to deliver your best speech in life. Get to work and start now!
Paul Lawrence Vann is an inspirational speaker who motivates people to achieve their own greatest potential. He is the author of Living On Higher Ground: How to live with passion, motivation and joy. His clients include: MasterCard International, Parkinsons Action Network, John Hopkins University, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, National Military Family Association, Health & Safety Canada and many others. http://www.paullawrencevann.com, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann, (240) 416-5077.
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I do not know about you, but fear does not exist and I can prove it. Case in point, can you purchase fear from a store, is it located on a map? The answer is absolutely not and it does not exist.
Some people do not and are not willing to put in the effort to become the best public speakers they can be. In other words some people do not like to practice. Practicing a speech is critical to delivering a good speech.
To alleviate any quote, unquote fears people say they have about public speaking, I say write your speech, stand in front of a mirror and or your family and start practicing your speech. As the old adage goes, "Nothing from nothing, equals nothing."
For example, let us say your boss just called you in to prepare ad deliver a speech to the leadership of your employer. You have two weeks to prepare for the talk, what should you do?
I highly recommend you find out what the specific purpose of the meeting is and what are the specific objectives for the event. The only way you will be able to deliver a speech that resonates with your audience is to ask a lot of questions, in this case ask your boss what should be included in your speech.
Why? You are going to customize your speech and the only way to do it is to find out what is the purpose and or mission of the talk? Ask if there are shared concerns for the leadership receiving the speech and what are the greatest challenges your organization is currently facing?
Thus far, the facts I have posed to you do not and will not include the word fear. What you are reading is the approach one must take to become the best speaker they can possible be.
In other words, it is going to take some work to deliver your speech, so there is no need to avoid the obvious, find out the purpose of your speech, practice it as if you are going to the Super Bowl, because for you, it is the big game.
Never under any circumstances use the word fear to mask the hard work required to deliver your best speech in life. Get to work and start now!
Paul Lawrence Vann is an inspirational speaker who motivates people to achieve their own greatest potential. He is the author of Living On Higher Ground: How to live with passion, motivation and joy. His clients include: MasterCard International, Parkinsons Action Network, John Hopkins University, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, National Military Family Association, Health & Safety Canada and many others. http://www.paullawrencevann.com, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann, (240) 416-5077.
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Public Speaking and Body Language
Back in January of this year, I attended a youth workers conference in Indianapolis, IN. Among the several workshops I took was one on developing communication skills. The two presenters were a husband and wife team largely known in the youth workers field. For a youth workers conference, they were a lot older than the workshop enrollees; but their body language exuded confidence, experience and a sense of enjoyment in sharing what they've learned.
I was surprised to hear that communication is 99% body language and only 1% verbal. I'm not sure how accurate that is or what tests prove that. But during the class we engaged in several body language exercises that prove this principal.
In one exercise, each of the students in the workshop lined up against the wall. One by one, we simply walked to the podium and introduced ourselves as we were being recorded by video. We were told to simply say our name, what state we came from and our job title. We were warned that a bright spot light would be shining on us when we stood up on the podium. They encouraged us to ignore the bright light.
When it was my turn, I gave my best greeting and felt confident it stood out from everyone else's. But, during video playback we were told that no audio would be played. The instructors wanted us to see what our body language was communicating. Very interesting observations were made. The body language of many told how the light did distract them. Some consciously or unconsciously raised their hand to shield their eyes from the light.
A good amount of people used hand gestures during their greeting. A majority of people seemed unanimated, moving their lips but not their head or eyes.
When it was my turn, I was expecting a lot more than what the others presented. Instead, I too seemed unanimated. My overall body language came across as not wanting to be at the workshop, which is exactly how I felt deep inside. I was deeply disappointed at myself and wondered how many times I stood in front of people thinking I was inspirational but in reality the opposite.
Consciously, I now strive to be like the handful of animated peers in that workshop. There were about five individuals that were truly charismatic in their body language. I still remember one, stepping up to the podium and taking the mike with gusto. While looking at the camera and audience, he gestured with his head a hello by nodding his head up quickly. Everyone laughed when he did that because it truly stood out from everyone else.
Another long lasting principal I remember from the workshop, because I wrote it down of course; is that we remember the mannerisms of a speaker more than their speech. When you think of a recent sermon or presentation you heard, what do you remember? Do you remember the whole message or the way it was presented?
Sincerely
Sheria Kakindo
http://www.scotnetwork.com
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I was surprised to hear that communication is 99% body language and only 1% verbal. I'm not sure how accurate that is or what tests prove that. But during the class we engaged in several body language exercises that prove this principal.
In one exercise, each of the students in the workshop lined up against the wall. One by one, we simply walked to the podium and introduced ourselves as we were being recorded by video. We were told to simply say our name, what state we came from and our job title. We were warned that a bright spot light would be shining on us when we stood up on the podium. They encouraged us to ignore the bright light.
When it was my turn, I gave my best greeting and felt confident it stood out from everyone else's. But, during video playback we were told that no audio would be played. The instructors wanted us to see what our body language was communicating. Very interesting observations were made. The body language of many told how the light did distract them. Some consciously or unconsciously raised their hand to shield their eyes from the light.
A good amount of people used hand gestures during their greeting. A majority of people seemed unanimated, moving their lips but not their head or eyes.
When it was my turn, I was expecting a lot more than what the others presented. Instead, I too seemed unanimated. My overall body language came across as not wanting to be at the workshop, which is exactly how I felt deep inside. I was deeply disappointed at myself and wondered how many times I stood in front of people thinking I was inspirational but in reality the opposite.
Consciously, I now strive to be like the handful of animated peers in that workshop. There were about five individuals that were truly charismatic in their body language. I still remember one, stepping up to the podium and taking the mike with gusto. While looking at the camera and audience, he gestured with his head a hello by nodding his head up quickly. Everyone laughed when he did that because it truly stood out from everyone else.
Another long lasting principal I remember from the workshop, because I wrote it down of course; is that we remember the mannerisms of a speaker more than their speech. When you think of a recent sermon or presentation you heard, what do you remember? Do you remember the whole message or the way it was presented?
Sincerely
Sheria Kakindo
http://www.scotnetwork.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sheria_Kahindo
Friday, June 4, 2010
Public Speaking Tips - How to Deliver a Better Presentation
There are lots of people who feel uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. Of course there are also other who feel quite at ease when speaking in public. Still even these people feel anxious sometimes and they are just better at hiding it.
To lose some of that anxiousness follow my tips below to become a better public speaker.
Control Your Body Language
Body language is an important part of every conversation. Studies have shown that people rely more heavily on body language then on your ordinary words to decide whether what you are saying is true or not.
That's why you should definitely have a confident body posture. What does that mean? First of all it means to put your chest out and pull back your shoulders. Further it means to make good eye contact. Don't look at people too long and on the other hand don't look at them only for a glimpse of a second.
Use Your Voice Effectively
Voice is also an important communicator. When speaking in public your voice can help you tremendously to influence your audience.
First of all don't speak in a monotone way. If you are excited about something then share your excitement. Believe me others will become excited too.
One aspect people always forget is to use pauses. Stop from time to time. Give the listener some time to think about what you've just said. This is especially important after long and complex sentences.
Vary your tone. It can help you to speak much more effectively. You can also speed and slow down parts of your speech.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice is the key to becoming a better public speaker. There is nothing more important than practice.
If you want to get better at speaking in public then use every opportunity to do so. If someone asks you to speak at a wedding then do so. You will note that you become better quite easily.
Public speaking is important and there is nothing more important than learning from someone who has the experience and skills necessary to deliver a dazzling presentation.
If you want to improve public speaking skills then be sure to visit my website. Ultimately it will help you to accomplish better public speaking.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julius_Kuhn-Regnier
To lose some of that anxiousness follow my tips below to become a better public speaker.
Control Your Body Language
Body language is an important part of every conversation. Studies have shown that people rely more heavily on body language then on your ordinary words to decide whether what you are saying is true or not.
That's why you should definitely have a confident body posture. What does that mean? First of all it means to put your chest out and pull back your shoulders. Further it means to make good eye contact. Don't look at people too long and on the other hand don't look at them only for a glimpse of a second.
Use Your Voice Effectively
Voice is also an important communicator. When speaking in public your voice can help you tremendously to influence your audience.
First of all don't speak in a monotone way. If you are excited about something then share your excitement. Believe me others will become excited too.
One aspect people always forget is to use pauses. Stop from time to time. Give the listener some time to think about what you've just said. This is especially important after long and complex sentences.
Vary your tone. It can help you to speak much more effectively. You can also speed and slow down parts of your speech.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice is the key to becoming a better public speaker. There is nothing more important than practice.
If you want to get better at speaking in public then use every opportunity to do so. If someone asks you to speak at a wedding then do so. You will note that you become better quite easily.
Public speaking is important and there is nothing more important than learning from someone who has the experience and skills necessary to deliver a dazzling presentation.
If you want to improve public speaking skills then be sure to visit my website. Ultimately it will help you to accomplish better public speaking.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julius_Kuhn-Regnier
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Myths & Facts About Public Speaking
There are so many myths and facts about public speaking. This time you will get a chance to read the ten most common facts and myths about making a speech. This list will help you in your next presentation. If you are scheduled to make a speech for your company or non profit organization, read this list first.
MYTHS
Public Speaking is a form of Art
Public Speaking has been embedded into the corporate world for so many years now that it has stopped being a form of Art. The problem is that many speakers treat public speaking as a form of art and focus more on making their speech "look great," and forget to be effective speakers.
It Comes with a "Magic pill"
The "Magic Pill" may not come in the form of an actual pill, but it certainly comes in the form of a book, a training cd or an expensive seminar. Many trained speakers take advantage of those who are just getting started in public speaking by selling them products that promise to reveal "the secret of public speaking." There is no such thing as SECRETS of public speaking. Everything is pretty much out there already.
Comes with a standing ovation/ applause
Some speakers feel that a speech will always be followed by a long applause and a standing ovation. Especially if this speech includes an exciting topic that promises to get others just as excited. Reality teaches us that most speeches are conducted in the work place or are work-related. And these speeches are mostly informative speeches. Some of the topics can be so boring that it should be the speaker who claps every now and then just to keep the audience awake!
Requires visual aides
Many speakers depend too much on their visual aids the same way we depend on our smart phones today. Visual aides are not required during a speech. A speech is designed to inform an audience. The only time visual aides should be considered is when a special topic during the speech requires a visual demonstration. At this point a flash card or a power point slide may help. The problem with many speakers is that they become dependent of visual aides to convey their message.
It is easy or difficult
This is a common myth about public speaking. The truth is that public speaking is a simple form of communication. It only requires a person to verbally inform others about a specific topic. Those who consider it "easy" may have a lot of experience speaking in public, but still some topics of discussion may be challenging for them. Those who may consider it difficult may not have enough experience and may not know how to be well prepared when it is time to make their speech. It is the topic of discussion and how well informed we are about this specific topic that may make a speech difficult or easy.
It requires a large audience
Many speakers get well-prepared and are ready to make a speech but are affected by the size of the audience. Just as some people are afraid of speaking before a large audience, there are others that do not perform well with small audiences. It may have something to do with their own expectations or ego. The truth is that a speech does not require a large audience. Even one person in the audience is enough to deliver a great speech.
No questions are allowed during the presentation
I have been to so many speeches where the speaker "sets the rules" at the beginning of the presentation. "Please hold your questions until the end of the presentation." Good luck with that. The purpose of a speech is simply to inform. When an audience member has a question, I usually consider that as great news! This means that he/she is interested but stuck on a question. What many don't realize is that questions during a speech are very important. It let's that audience member (and any other member who may have the same question, but is too embarrassed to ask in front of an audience) register this information, clear any doubts and prepare for the rest of the speaker's information. Not letting some questions asked during a speech is a BIG MISTAKE!
Should start with a joke
If you are funny, go for it! If not, careful. Comedy is more than just telling a joke. Speakers attempt this in an effort to break the ice. The most important part of a joke, besides the set up, is the PUNCH LINE and if the speaker fails to deliver a good punch line, tragedy and silence will follow. Not a great way to start a presentation.
Must be short and to the point
K.I.S.S. Keep It Short and Simple. A common acronym used to help move things forward. Not in this case. A speech should be as long as it takes, but not as long as you want to. The time frame for a good speech is based on the topic being discussed.
Requires a podium and a microphone
I have seen speakers remain in one area whenever there is no podium around. And when it comes to a microphone...forget it! They are horrible. For some reason some speakers believe that a speech should always be delivered from a podium and with the help of a microphone. A speech is a simple form of communication that requires at least one audience member present to deliver the information. Anything else is extra not the norm.
Bonus: Public Speaking pays well
I have seen many sites that make promises of great careers as professional speakers...the truth is that people don't care about the speaker as much as they care about the information. People don't get paid for a speech simply because they are professional speakers. They get paid because they have important information to deliver. Some information is more important that other, and this is what determines the pay rate.
FACTS
It requires a listener or listeners
A speech needs no more than one audience member to makes its delivery.
Requires a topic
Sometimes speakers focus too much on their own delivery, voice projection and anything else that involves them as a speaker and forget to focus on the details of their topic. A speech requires a topic that it is clear and specific.
Must include a goal
Every speech must include a goal so that the audience may understand the purpose of the presentation. The speaker should also have a personal goal before, during, and after each speech.
Must allow feedback
Many speakers make the mistake of delivering speeches without the support of their audience. An audience may help you make your next speech better if you only let them tell you what they liked or disliked about your speech and/or topics.
Requires preparation/natural practice
It is obvious that a well prepared speaker will deliver a great speech. Taking every opportunity to speak in public helps as well.
Must answer questions during speech
Don't be the speaker who declares "please hold your questions until the end of the presentation" at the beginning of your speech. Answering questions during a presentation can help move things forward.
Must offer an avenue to follow up
A great speaker accepts the fact that there may still be some questions to be answered. A speaker should lead the audience to a location where these and other questions may be answered. Today, you may use a specific webpage from your website to make this happen. At the end of each presentation, the speaker should take the time to provide this information to the audience, along with contact information (email, phone number, etc).
Must be as long as it takes but not as long as you want to
A speech addresses a topic or a set of important topics. This is why each one should have its own time frame. An effective speech may not necessarily need a short or limited time frame. There are two types of speakers that tend to prolong a speech: Emotional Speaker and the Expert Speaker. The Emotional Speaker will take long pauses to try to hold the tears back and will extend the conversation by addressing personal comments. The Expert Speaker has a lot of information and he/she tends to provide too many details on any given topic, extending the presentation unnecessarily.
Must offer a break or a breather
Allowing a short break during your presentation lets the audience register your information. Then, you may continue with the rest of the presentation. Sometimes, pausing and asking the audience for any questions that they may have, helps quite a bit. Asking non relevant questions to the audience, tends to help as well.
Must communicate a message (inform/Motivate/Stimulate)
A speech should motivate the audience to take action. And it needs to deliver an important message all the time. Every speech, even if it's categorized as informative, should be proactive.
Bonus: With time, may turn speaker into a great speaker or worse speaker
Public Speaking can turn a speaker into a GREAT Speaker or a HORRIBLE Speaker. It all depends if the speaker continues to practice and doesn't forget about the basics of public speaking. Some speakers will become egotistical, thinking that they've got the whole industry figured out (ie: Experts and Speech Coaches). These type of speakers don't even bother to let the audience participate by asking questions during a speech.
Public Speaking is an important part of our every day lives. We must practice it each day and use it in every opportunity possible.
Visit me at alexvidal.vox.com for more information about this article and other questions that you may have about communications in general. It is all free or email directly at alexvidalinfo@gmail.com.
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MYTHS
Public Speaking is a form of Art
Public Speaking has been embedded into the corporate world for so many years now that it has stopped being a form of Art. The problem is that many speakers treat public speaking as a form of art and focus more on making their speech "look great," and forget to be effective speakers.
It Comes with a "Magic pill"
The "Magic Pill" may not come in the form of an actual pill, but it certainly comes in the form of a book, a training cd or an expensive seminar. Many trained speakers take advantage of those who are just getting started in public speaking by selling them products that promise to reveal "the secret of public speaking." There is no such thing as SECRETS of public speaking. Everything is pretty much out there already.
Comes with a standing ovation/ applause
Some speakers feel that a speech will always be followed by a long applause and a standing ovation. Especially if this speech includes an exciting topic that promises to get others just as excited. Reality teaches us that most speeches are conducted in the work place or are work-related. And these speeches are mostly informative speeches. Some of the topics can be so boring that it should be the speaker who claps every now and then just to keep the audience awake!
Requires visual aides
Many speakers depend too much on their visual aids the same way we depend on our smart phones today. Visual aides are not required during a speech. A speech is designed to inform an audience. The only time visual aides should be considered is when a special topic during the speech requires a visual demonstration. At this point a flash card or a power point slide may help. The problem with many speakers is that they become dependent of visual aides to convey their message.
It is easy or difficult
This is a common myth about public speaking. The truth is that public speaking is a simple form of communication. It only requires a person to verbally inform others about a specific topic. Those who consider it "easy" may have a lot of experience speaking in public, but still some topics of discussion may be challenging for them. Those who may consider it difficult may not have enough experience and may not know how to be well prepared when it is time to make their speech. It is the topic of discussion and how well informed we are about this specific topic that may make a speech difficult or easy.
It requires a large audience
Many speakers get well-prepared and are ready to make a speech but are affected by the size of the audience. Just as some people are afraid of speaking before a large audience, there are others that do not perform well with small audiences. It may have something to do with their own expectations or ego. The truth is that a speech does not require a large audience. Even one person in the audience is enough to deliver a great speech.
No questions are allowed during the presentation
I have been to so many speeches where the speaker "sets the rules" at the beginning of the presentation. "Please hold your questions until the end of the presentation." Good luck with that. The purpose of a speech is simply to inform. When an audience member has a question, I usually consider that as great news! This means that he/she is interested but stuck on a question. What many don't realize is that questions during a speech are very important. It let's that audience member (and any other member who may have the same question, but is too embarrassed to ask in front of an audience) register this information, clear any doubts and prepare for the rest of the speaker's information. Not letting some questions asked during a speech is a BIG MISTAKE!
Should start with a joke
If you are funny, go for it! If not, careful. Comedy is more than just telling a joke. Speakers attempt this in an effort to break the ice. The most important part of a joke, besides the set up, is the PUNCH LINE and if the speaker fails to deliver a good punch line, tragedy and silence will follow. Not a great way to start a presentation.
Must be short and to the point
K.I.S.S. Keep It Short and Simple. A common acronym used to help move things forward. Not in this case. A speech should be as long as it takes, but not as long as you want to. The time frame for a good speech is based on the topic being discussed.
Requires a podium and a microphone
I have seen speakers remain in one area whenever there is no podium around. And when it comes to a microphone...forget it! They are horrible. For some reason some speakers believe that a speech should always be delivered from a podium and with the help of a microphone. A speech is a simple form of communication that requires at least one audience member present to deliver the information. Anything else is extra not the norm.
Bonus: Public Speaking pays well
I have seen many sites that make promises of great careers as professional speakers...the truth is that people don't care about the speaker as much as they care about the information. People don't get paid for a speech simply because they are professional speakers. They get paid because they have important information to deliver. Some information is more important that other, and this is what determines the pay rate.
FACTS
It requires a listener or listeners
A speech needs no more than one audience member to makes its delivery.
Requires a topic
Sometimes speakers focus too much on their own delivery, voice projection and anything else that involves them as a speaker and forget to focus on the details of their topic. A speech requires a topic that it is clear and specific.
Must include a goal
Every speech must include a goal so that the audience may understand the purpose of the presentation. The speaker should also have a personal goal before, during, and after each speech.
Must allow feedback
Many speakers make the mistake of delivering speeches without the support of their audience. An audience may help you make your next speech better if you only let them tell you what they liked or disliked about your speech and/or topics.
Requires preparation/natural practice
It is obvious that a well prepared speaker will deliver a great speech. Taking every opportunity to speak in public helps as well.
Must answer questions during speech
Don't be the speaker who declares "please hold your questions until the end of the presentation" at the beginning of your speech. Answering questions during a presentation can help move things forward.
Must offer an avenue to follow up
A great speaker accepts the fact that there may still be some questions to be answered. A speaker should lead the audience to a location where these and other questions may be answered. Today, you may use a specific webpage from your website to make this happen. At the end of each presentation, the speaker should take the time to provide this information to the audience, along with contact information (email, phone number, etc).
Must be as long as it takes but not as long as you want to
A speech addresses a topic or a set of important topics. This is why each one should have its own time frame. An effective speech may not necessarily need a short or limited time frame. There are two types of speakers that tend to prolong a speech: Emotional Speaker and the Expert Speaker. The Emotional Speaker will take long pauses to try to hold the tears back and will extend the conversation by addressing personal comments. The Expert Speaker has a lot of information and he/she tends to provide too many details on any given topic, extending the presentation unnecessarily.
Must offer a break or a breather
Allowing a short break during your presentation lets the audience register your information. Then, you may continue with the rest of the presentation. Sometimes, pausing and asking the audience for any questions that they may have, helps quite a bit. Asking non relevant questions to the audience, tends to help as well.
Must communicate a message (inform/Motivate/Stimulate)
A speech should motivate the audience to take action. And it needs to deliver an important message all the time. Every speech, even if it's categorized as informative, should be proactive.
Bonus: With time, may turn speaker into a great speaker or worse speaker
Public Speaking can turn a speaker into a GREAT Speaker or a HORRIBLE Speaker. It all depends if the speaker continues to practice and doesn't forget about the basics of public speaking. Some speakers will become egotistical, thinking that they've got the whole industry figured out (ie: Experts and Speech Coaches). These type of speakers don't even bother to let the audience participate by asking questions during a speech.
Public Speaking is an important part of our every day lives. We must practice it each day and use it in every opportunity possible.
Visit me at alexvidal.vox.com for more information about this article and other questions that you may have about communications in general. It is all free or email directly at alexvidalinfo@gmail.com.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alex_Vidal
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Your Soft-Spoken Voice is Not an Asset - It is a Liability!
Speaking in a normal volume of sound can be especially tricky for the soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself or are often interrupted, then you should consider remedying the problem if you expect others to hear what you have to say. If others can't hear you, there are only so many times you will be asked to repeat yourself before you lose control of the conversation.
The difficulty in learning how to increase your volume is that your inner ear will revolt. In the various components of voice training, retraining the inner ear to accept a bigger voice is the most difficult. You have spent your entire life speaking at a particular level of sound. This is what your inner ear recognizes as normal. Unfortunately, for the rest of the population, your volume of sound is not normal.
If Volume Level 1 is the amount of sound the majority of the population uses throughout their day and you are indeed soft-spoken, then your volume level is 15% to 20% less than the average person. On the 'Richter Scale', this means that you are probably talking at a.8 or.85 which is not within the norms. Thus, you volume level is below normal. If you look at it in this light, you might be able to appreciate why you are not being heard.
If you expect others to hear your message, your thoughts, or your ideas, then you must learn how to increase your volume to a normal level of sound. Notice I did not say 'loud.' Loud is a term I do not use in my voice training approach. I don't want you to speak louder - I want you to speak with a larger volume of sound. There is a big difference between loud and larger volume. Loud hurts your listeners' ears. A larger volume of sound being powered from your chest does not.
Soft-spoken people are often considered shy, timid, diffident, weak, insecure or wimpy. The list goes on and on. Those adjectives may or may not aptly describe you but it is what your lack of volume is saying. When you learn to properly increase your sound to a true Volume Level 1, you will be amazed at the difference in your life, both professionally and personally, because others will see and hear your confidence.
The Voice Lady Nancy Daniels offers private, corporate and group workshops in voice and presentation skills as well as Voicing It!, the only video training program on voice improvement. Visit Voice Dynamic and watch Nancy as she describes Your Volume Control.
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The difficulty in learning how to increase your volume is that your inner ear will revolt. In the various components of voice training, retraining the inner ear to accept a bigger voice is the most difficult. You have spent your entire life speaking at a particular level of sound. This is what your inner ear recognizes as normal. Unfortunately, for the rest of the population, your volume of sound is not normal.
If Volume Level 1 is the amount of sound the majority of the population uses throughout their day and you are indeed soft-spoken, then your volume level is 15% to 20% less than the average person. On the 'Richter Scale', this means that you are probably talking at a.8 or.85 which is not within the norms. Thus, you volume level is below normal. If you look at it in this light, you might be able to appreciate why you are not being heard.
If you expect others to hear your message, your thoughts, or your ideas, then you must learn how to increase your volume to a normal level of sound. Notice I did not say 'loud.' Loud is a term I do not use in my voice training approach. I don't want you to speak louder - I want you to speak with a larger volume of sound. There is a big difference between loud and larger volume. Loud hurts your listeners' ears. A larger volume of sound being powered from your chest does not.
Soft-spoken people are often considered shy, timid, diffident, weak, insecure or wimpy. The list goes on and on. Those adjectives may or may not aptly describe you but it is what your lack of volume is saying. When you learn to properly increase your sound to a true Volume Level 1, you will be amazed at the difference in your life, both professionally and personally, because others will see and hear your confidence.
The Voice Lady Nancy Daniels offers private, corporate and group workshops in voice and presentation skills as well as Voicing It!, the only video training program on voice improvement. Visit Voice Dynamic and watch Nancy as she describes Your Volume Control.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nancy_Daniels
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