Public speaking is an art of delivering a speech in front of an audience. Only a few people relish the idea of a delivering formal speech, not to mention that preparation it will entail. Some public speakers are born, and others are made. Below are 10 characteristics of a good public speaker.
Knowledge. It is important that you know what you are talking about. Read everything that you can lay your hands on. The knowledge you have accumulated will make you a well-informed person that can talk and converse about anything under the sun.
Doing the homework. Good planning and preparation will produce good results. Practice your speech and make a list of any props that you will need. Check your speech and see where it can be improved. If you practice incessantly and prepare thoroughly, then that should be the hard part and delivering the speech the easy part.
The message. There must be a common ground between your audience and your speech. Give a critical look at your message. Ask yourself these questions: Does your message contain positive information beneficial to your audience? Will it be interesting to your audience? Will it convince the audience that what you are advocating is right? Will people find your message relevant, insightful and useful?
Language. The language of your speech should be in the style that people will comprehend and understand. Avoid using jargons. Use simple and understandable terms. Uhm's and Ah's will deliver the wrong message. Using these words convey lack of confidence and knowledge of your subject. Instead, pause whenever you need to recall what you need to say.
Self-assurance. By no means should you let your audience doubt your ability. Your confidence will manifest in a masterful delivery of a well-researched speech.
Enthusiasm. The sign of an effective speaker is the way he is able to establish a bond with the audience and project the image of a person who enjoys what he is doing. He exhibits a happy demeanor and his discourses are lively and full of life. Listening skills. You also need to be a good listener in order to be an effective speaker. There are three type of listening according to their purpose:
Empathic listening, where you show empathy with the person talking. Comprehensive listening - you listen to learn all the facts and circumstances in order to form an opinion. Your attention is glued to the data and information. Critical listening, where you assess and evaluate all information and facts in order to make an informed decision.
Sense of self. This is about your self esteem. An honest opinion of your self will be evident in your mien and bearing towards the audience. Integrity. Your integrity is founded in the bedrock of your principles. If you are known for your integrity, then you gain credibility and will be a much more believable speaker. Honesty. A person who truly believes in himself will be good at convincing and persuading others.
The courage to speak in front of people is a sign of confidence and should help the person in many other ways in all aspects of his life.
Knowledge. It is important that you know what you are talking about. Read everything that you can lay your hands on. The knowledge you have accumulated will make you a well-informed person that can talk and converse about anything under the sun.
Doing the homework. Good planning and preparation will produce good results. Practice your speech and make a list of any props that you will need. Check your speech and see where it can be improved. If you practice incessantly and prepare thoroughly, then that should be the hard part and delivering the speech the easy part.
The message. There must be a common ground between your audience and your speech. Give a critical look at your message. Ask yourself these questions: Does your message contain positive information beneficial to your audience? Will it be interesting to your audience? Will it convince the audience that what you are advocating is right? Will people find your message relevant, insightful and useful?
Language. The language of your speech should be in the style that people will comprehend and understand. Avoid using jargons. Use simple and understandable terms. Uhm's and Ah's will deliver the wrong message. Using these words convey lack of confidence and knowledge of your subject. Instead, pause whenever you need to recall what you need to say.
Self-assurance. By no means should you let your audience doubt your ability. Your confidence will manifest in a masterful delivery of a well-researched speech.
Enthusiasm. The sign of an effective speaker is the way he is able to establish a bond with the audience and project the image of a person who enjoys what he is doing. He exhibits a happy demeanor and his discourses are lively and full of life. Listening skills. You also need to be a good listener in order to be an effective speaker. There are three type of listening according to their purpose:
Empathic listening, where you show empathy with the person talking. Comprehensive listening - you listen to learn all the facts and circumstances in order to form an opinion. Your attention is glued to the data and information. Critical listening, where you assess and evaluate all information and facts in order to make an informed decision.
Sense of self. This is about your self esteem. An honest opinion of your self will be evident in your mien and bearing towards the audience. Integrity. Your integrity is founded in the bedrock of your principles. If you are known for your integrity, then you gain credibility and will be a much more believable speaker. Honesty. A person who truly believes in himself will be good at convincing and persuading others.
The courage to speak in front of people is a sign of confidence and should help the person in many other ways in all aspects of his life.
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