Speaking Skills Matter In Meetings
Have a meeting coming up with another person or a handful of people? Here are four public speaking tips to bring to the table.
What if I forget what to say during my speech?
Here are four tips to help you continue on when your mind goes blank in the middle of a presentation.
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 […]
Accuracy with Language
Express opinion and fact in the correct settings to make your point effectively. Let’s talk about Accuracy of Language! It’s important to be precise with our words, especially when sharing opinions. Imagine you’re chatting with friends about a movie. Instead of declaring, “That movie was the worst!”, try saying, “I thought that movie was really bad.” […]
Beyond Writing and Speaking is Body Language
Communication is not always verbal. Although unconscious, the audience pays attention to body language. Speaker body language must tell the audience that s/he respects their personal space and is not negative, intrusive, or hostile. Body language (the physical elements of communication) includes: eye contact, facial expressions, posture, and gestures / movement. EYE CONTACT A United States audience translates […]
How to Prepare for Potential Questions
The presentation is over and you think it went well. But now it is time to ask the dreaded “Are there any questions?” We all know that preparation is key for any presentation you give. Whether that means spending time practicing out loud to a roomful of colleagues, or rehearsing in front of a mirror. […]
Getting Rid of the Rambles
It’s common to get the rambles. Some people do it because they are nervous, and have trouble making concise points. Others will talk too much because they are not prepared and get lost trying to find their way from Point A to Point B. Rambling may be one of your presentation habits, or perhaps being long-winded is something you […]
Making A Great First Impression
A first impression takes only seconds to form, and can be very difficult to change. Most importantly, that first interaction will set the tone for any opinion or relationship that may follow. Be prepared.
Extra Ways to Practice Public Speaking
You take the time to plan out the structure of your speech and organize your main points so that the audience can properly digest your information. You also spend countless hours rehearsing out loud in front of a mirror, a group of peers, or simply by recording yourself and listening the playback. What else can be done to practice public […]