May 13, 2008

How to Speak Publicly

Public speaking must be one of the most difficult parts of presentations, meetings, and many many other forms of communications. There are a few key’s to this and these little changes help make your presentation much more flowing, and allow to keep the audience engage.

  • Confidence – Trust your work, your research and be confident when entering. Your body language from the air of confidence you have will make the audience more engaged immediately. This will make them focused on you and intent on what you have to say.
  • Fun – Make your presentation and your voice and gestures fun. This keeps the audience listening for slight changes. Try to someway interact the audience to keep their attention and focus.
  • Give Them a Relation – Always give the audience something they can relate to. This lets them get closer to the topic you are talking about and make them care. When they care they will listen so that they can find a solution to a problem, but more importantly listen to you because you should have that answer for them!
  • Watch TED – Some of the best speakers I have seen are on TED.com check them out and get research, and listen to the way they speak. They are ton’s of help.