Stage Presence: ENGAGE Your Audience
Stage Presence is charisma and charm that pulls the audience into the performance and commands attention. It is a performance skill that enables you to engage your audience. Being passionate and enthusiastic connects the performer with the audience and brings them into the story that is being told; all the while appropriately reflecting their emotion. […]
Managing Audience Perception
By understanding Audience Perception, speakers can adapt their delivery to connect more effectively and ensure their message has the intended impact.
How to Start a Speech
We all have times when we need to speak in public. Whether you are talking in a team meeting (online or in the office) or presenting in front of a larger audience, make sure you are prepared. Follow the tips outlined here for planning your speech.
Say What You Mean: Opinion and Fact
Opinion and Fact Depend On Audience Express opinion and fact in the correct settings to make your point effectively. For example, when expressing an opinion among friends, instead of saying that something “is the best,” say, “I think it is the best.” Here is where phrases like “I feel,” “I think,” and “I believe” work very […]
Reduce Public Speaking Fear By Connecting With the Audience
GLOSSOPHOBIA: The fear of public speaking We are all looking for ways to reduce public speaking fear! Many people have a fear of public speaking. If you’re one of them, this is good news – you’re not alone! More good news is that there are ways to reduce anxiety while speaking in public. An important way […]
Speech Preparation – Giving a Presentation
Do You Spend More Time Prepping Than Painting? Preparing to communicate effectively means that it will take more time in speech preparation than it will in delivery. This is the answer to today’s subject line. In the painting world, prep time is greater than actual paint time. Remember – prep is extremely important if you […]
Reduce Wordiness. Be Concise.
Simplify your message and be kind to your audience. Ensure that your point is received loud and clear by simplifying your writing (or speaking) and cutting out the unnecessary clutter.