How To Use Eye Contact To Connect With Your Audience
Eye contact is an important tool of connection. In our daily interactions, we use direct eye contact to show we are listening, convey feelings, express our emotions, display interest, and communicate attraction. In front of an audience, eye contact is quite different. The conversation is primarily one-sided, which can be an uncomfortable scenario for some […]
Make The Pitch Stand Out
A client needs WOW to secure a commitment. That does not happen if the presenter does not know how to make the presentation stand out.
How to Give a Colleague Feedback on Presentation
Feedback helps speakers understand what strengths they have and any areas of improvement needed. One of the best ways to grow your presentation skills is doing dry runs of your speech or workshop in front of an audience of colleagues. So when it’s your turn to observe, the act of giving feedback might feel awkward […]
How Introverts Can Deliver Exceptional Talks When Speaking in Public
The Perception Often, we think of great speakers as people who are personable, funny, and extroverted. Just because you might be introverted, doesn’t mean you can’t feel empowered when you deliver a speech. But it’s introverts who spend a great deal of time studying the material and thinking through the details beforehand. In this way, […]
Do Try This At Home: Practicing Public Speaking Techniques
He walked toward me at the end of a productive workshop. Shaking my hand, he asked a familiar question that I often hear after teaching one of our public speaking classes. Fidgeting with a notebook and a pen, he said “I learned so much. I can’t help but want to go home and practice all of […]
“Mispronunciated” Words: Mispronounced Words Matter
Mispronouncing a familiar word can convey to a listener that you are not as knowledgeable as s/he might think you are.
Choosing the Right Word
Choosing the right word will guarantee that you will convey exactly what you mean, whereas choosing the incorrect word can sound wrong or can change the meaning of the statement. When do you use “input” or “enter”? What about the difference between “back-up” or “replacement”? How about “fix” or “resolve”? Ensure that words and expressions you […]
Free Internet Tools for a More Engaging Presentation
You have planned your speech, and gathered what you need to say. Now, how are you going to present it? How you design your presentation can determine the success of the message you want to share with your audience. This includes your visuals, from photos to graphs and charts. According to a study from Microsoft Corp, […]
Vocal Quality Matters
Your Voice’s Quality & Power How you use your voice can determine the success of your presentation. This includes your vocal quality and use of pauses or silence. The information in this week’s email applies to Public Speaking as much as it applies to your small-group interactions and phone calls. The listener can learn a […]