For many individuals, there's nothing more terrifying as the thought
of having to get in front of a crowd to deliver a speech. But as people
are thinking more of going into business for themselves, they are
finding that may not be able to avoid it-especially if they're going to
have to speak to an audience about their business, products, or their
services.
Being a little nervous is natural. It's a sign that you
want to do well, but being overly nervous might pose a challenge. With a
some training you can learn to overcome your anxieties or fears and
make good informative speeches. Here are five tips on how to gain
confidence in public speaking.
(1) You would want to wear a
favorite outfit that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Choose
professional clothing for the day of your speech. Your outfit should not
be too casual or too flashy. You always want your attire to complement
your speech.
(2) Good eye contact with you audience is very
powerful in public speaking. Try at first to include everyone in the
audience equally when you look out over the crowd. Then select a couple
of faces you wouldn't mind speaking directly to throughout most of your
delivery. Good eye contact increases your credibility as a speaker.
(3)
Speak clearly. A good speaking voice is important for delivering an
effective talk. You naturally want your voice to be pleasant, natural,
and dynamic. Remember to speak directly into the micro-phone. If you
don't have a microphone, then pay close attention to the volume of your
voice in order for everyone in the room to hear you. Don't talk to fast!
Use pauses when appropriate for effect, laughter, or applause.
(4)
Turn your fears into positive energy. This is no doubt the biggest
challenges of public speaking is the fear you may have that something
awful or publicly humiliating is going to happen to you. Just try
concentrating on channeling your nervous energy into an enthusiastic
delivery simply because you have something valuable to say. So just be
conversational. A good conversational style will aid you to be relaxed
as a public speaker.
(5) Practice! Experience builds confidence,
which is the key to an effective delivery. Every speaking opportunity
will help you become more relaxed and confident. You can start small and
work your way up to bigger audiences and events. In time you will begin
to develop trust in your own ability to be a true public speaker.
Many
books have been written for over a century now on the art of public
speaking. But in just 40 pages you can not only learn how to speak to an
audience with confidence, but also how to present an effective
presentation with visual aids, in the eBook entitled "Public Speaking
and Public Presentations."
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