So – over the past 10 days, we’ve been examining the top 10 tips for new and nervous public speakers If you’ve stuck with us so far, congratulations – you are on your way to becoming an accomplished and polished speaker and presenter – Kudos to you! We’re going to put it all together today,…
“Millions before you have been nervous about making public presentations … use their experience and ‘crowd-source’ solutions”
So far we’ve talked about how to prepare a presentation, and how to structure your speech, and what to include, and how to deliver it. But all of that assumes you have some time to prepare. What about when you are asked to speak without any notice? Scary thought, huh? Well, there are any number…
“… people around you are checking their phones, and planning their weekend, and wool-gathering. In fact, the only thing they are NOT doing, is taking any notice of the message.”
“Tell a memorable story that sets the foundation for your argument…”
“The lesson is as old as Aristotle, and there’s a good, science-based reason behind it …”
“… public speaking isn’t about the speaker – it’s about the public …”
“Should I try to memorize a speech, or should I just go with an outline?” The answer, I am afraid, is “that depends”.
“So when you are called on to speak, make sure you actually have something to say. And the only way to do that is to Be Prepared!”
“US President Abraham Lincoln spoke for just two minutes. But that two minutes was one of the most powerful rallying-cries in American history – the Gettysburg Address.”
