Body language is very important when delivering a speech.
Politicians and public figures who are constantly in the public eye exude confidence and poise when delivering speeches.
Speakers should mind their manners when in front of an audience as the effectiveness of their speech will be influenced by their deportment and body language.
Imagine yourself about to deliver a well-written speech in public about a subject that you have thoroughly researched.
While you have confidence in your public speaking skills, you are also aware that the public is very fickle and can get bored and lose interest at the wink of an eye.
How would you keep them interested with what you are saying? A favorite trick of public speakers is to maintain eye contact with the audience.
All great speakers know this and are good practitioner of the art and use it effectively in their speeches.
The inexperienced will have a harder time mastering the technique and should pay heed to the following tips:
Establish eye contact with your audience as soon as you start with your speech.
Do not be nervous if you see one or two people frowning as you are not sure of exactly what they are thinking.
A good trick is just to ignore those people and focus instead on those who appear open and expectant. Give this person your undivided attention for a minute or two by looking at him at the eye. This way, you would have an immediate "friend" in the audience to whom you can look at and gain confidence from.
The knowledge that you have support in the audience should make you more comfortable and confident.
Look straight at your audience as if they have your attention and repeat the process in all areas of the room. These people will feel as if you are reaching for them personally and will respond positively. Under no circumstances should you read a prepared speech. Instead, make a summary of the highlights to give you a clue of what to talk about.
When using visuals in the course of your speech, you don't need to explain every detail and and clarify every point as your audience may think you are underestimating them.
Speaking extemporaneously about serious and relevant issues will impress your audience and you will earn their grudging respect and undivided attention in the course of your speech.
To sum up, deliver your speech in a relaxed manner, clearly and distinctly and establish eye connection with the listeners. Thus, you are not just making a physical connection with them but you are also ensured that you come out as a sincere speaker who wants to inform and interact with the audience through your speech.
Politicians and public figures who are constantly in the public eye exude confidence and poise when delivering speeches.
Speakers should mind their manners when in front of an audience as the effectiveness of their speech will be influenced by their deportment and body language.
Imagine yourself about to deliver a well-written speech in public about a subject that you have thoroughly researched.
While you have confidence in your public speaking skills, you are also aware that the public is very fickle and can get bored and lose interest at the wink of an eye.
How would you keep them interested with what you are saying? A favorite trick of public speakers is to maintain eye contact with the audience.
All great speakers know this and are good practitioner of the art and use it effectively in their speeches.
The inexperienced will have a harder time mastering the technique and should pay heed to the following tips:
Establish eye contact with your audience as soon as you start with your speech.
Do not be nervous if you see one or two people frowning as you are not sure of exactly what they are thinking.
A good trick is just to ignore those people and focus instead on those who appear open and expectant. Give this person your undivided attention for a minute or two by looking at him at the eye. This way, you would have an immediate "friend" in the audience to whom you can look at and gain confidence from.
The knowledge that you have support in the audience should make you more comfortable and confident.
Look straight at your audience as if they have your attention and repeat the process in all areas of the room. These people will feel as if you are reaching for them personally and will respond positively. Under no circumstances should you read a prepared speech. Instead, make a summary of the highlights to give you a clue of what to talk about.
When using visuals in the course of your speech, you don't need to explain every detail and and clarify every point as your audience may think you are underestimating them.
Speaking extemporaneously about serious and relevant issues will impress your audience and you will earn their grudging respect and undivided attention in the course of your speech.
To sum up, deliver your speech in a relaxed manner, clearly and distinctly and establish eye connection with the listeners. Thus, you are not just making a physical connection with them but you are also ensured that you come out as a sincere speaker who wants to inform and interact with the audience through your speech.
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