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For many people, being a public speaker can be a terrifying prospect. If you are one of these people and have found that you are faced with a speaking engagement you just can’t avoid, here are some tips to help you pull off an engaging speech.
* Know your audience
First and foremost, it is important as a public speaker to know whom you are addressing. You might present a certain subject matter to students differently than you would that same subject matter to seniors. The more you tailor your presentation to your audience, the more likely it is that they will connect with you and respond positively to what you are saying.
* Dress for success
This also ties in to knowing your audience and where you will be giving your presentation. Wear clothing appropriate to the occasion but make sure it is something you are comfortable in so you and your audience are not distracted while you fidget or fuss with your clothes.
* The unspoken part of speaking
Your body language can speak volumes to your audience. If you stand stiffly behind a podium with your head down as you read your speech, your audience will be as uncomfortable as you appear to be. The point of your presentation is to engage their attention and share your passion for your subject. Moving with ease on the stage, using your hands and gesturing where it is appropriate will make them more comfortable too. Nothing is harder to watch than a public speaker with hands white-knuckled on the podium, reading rapidly through his or her notes. The more at ease you are, the more at ease your audience will be too.
* Pace yourself
In preparing for a presentation, it is a good idea to practice enough not to need to read from notes. Timing yourself will also help you to know if you’re going too fast or too slow. A nice easy pace to a speech – one that is neither too fast nor too slow – will hold the attention of the audience more than a rushed speech or one that wanders all over the place.
* Make them laugh
Using appropriate humor within the context of your speech can also be a good way to connect with your audience. Make sure that your humor is appropriate to your subject matter and audience. You don’t want to turn people off by using humor that they may find distasteful. But breaking the ice with a humorous lead-in story or sprinkling humor throughout your presentation can grab hold of your audience and keep them attentive.
Without a doubt, being prepared is the best way to prevent a disastrous presentation for a public speaker. If you have handouts to give the audience, have them ready and distribute them when it’s appropriate. If you’re using any type of media, make sure you’re there far enough ahead of time to test it and make sure that it works as it should.
Most of all, know your subject matter. Speak on something you’re passionate about because your passion will be catching. The more comfortable you are with your topic, the easier it will be to speak on. As a public speaker you want to connect with your audience and draw them in. Using your enthusiasm for a subject is the best way to do that.
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