10 Tips to Effective Public Speaking (how it is said)
This is some notes that I took some time ago, from a careers session that was presented by Market Australia.
- Know the room (environment)
- Know the audience
- Know your material (compent in material) (creditability)
- Dress better than the people you are presenting to (perception)
- Tell a complete story (conflict = drama). Control the atmosphere, by using techniques such as talking slower which can invoke sincerity.
- Punctuate with anecdotes
- Pause for effect (audience feels it)
- Eye contact
- Be enthusiastic
- Prepare, prepare, prepare. Get close to perfection as you can, otherwise you are cheating yourself.
Other notes: Watch your mannerism, try to relax and release tense muscles and use humour appropriately.