Show Enthusiasm When Speaking
Tips on how to show enthusiasm when speaking to an audience. Bring energy to any topic and those in the room will listen.
Recovering From A Public Speaking Mistake
EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES Ever been in the middle of a presentation, tongue-tied and struggling to find the right word? We’ve all been there! It’s easy to feel like everyone noticed that slip-up, but the truth is, most likely no one even blinked. The reality is, public speaking mistakes happen. But how we handle them is what truly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Is Your Purpose
Before you dive into visual aids or props for your presentation, take a step back and ask yourself an important question: What is your purpose?
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 […]
Greeting Your Audience
Greeting your audience allows them to join you with full engagement and excitement, from the very start.