Public speaking hints...
I think of myself as a good public speaker. Then I read this little article at Forbes.com and realize that maybe I'm not as good as I would like to think I am. I am comfortable standing in front of a group and speaking but I, like most of us, can improve. The article has 5 tips:
- Know the power of silence
- Eliminate bad filler words "Uhm" and "Uhh"
- Jargon usage - don't do it!
- Cursing - don't do it either!
- Be succinct
These are well known things that I have ignored from time to time but as I have moved on in my career I find myself speaking more frequently to larger groups and to groups of people that don't "know" me. This means my informal style is not as effective a means of communication.
There are MANY other tips and things you can/should do to enhance your public speaking these are just a couple things that can help within your company or with clients.
Here is the link to the Forbes.com article: http://for.tn/1j10IdT
Always good to hone your public speaking skills. Practice is the best along with some good, constructive guidance along the way. I highly recommend Toastmasters International as an avenue to help one improve their public speaking. Talk about the cheapest, most valuable professional development there is!
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8yThe best public speakers will continually seek ways to improve. I'm a student at heart ... and absolutely love delivering speeches that inspire, inform, and motivate audiences.
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8yGood tips, thanks for sharing!
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8yGreat points