You want to be a great public speaker. How can you get there?

Understanding your audience is key before preparing your speech. Consider their needs, interests, and backgrounds. Tailor your message to connect emotionally and intellectually. Craft a speech that's relevant and engaging for them. This ensures your words resonate, making your message more persuasive. Your experience guides this process, making the speech authentic and relatable. Connect with your audience on a personal level, and your message will leave a lasting impact.

The best and fastest way to become great at public speaking is to learn how to tell a story, just like you would to a child. Starting with "Once Upon a Time" grabs any kid's attention instantly. In business, though, you can't start like that :) But, you can still connect with the audience by sharing personal stories. This makes people care about you and what you're saying, building trust and interest. Nothing is more boring than listening to someone reading a slide deck, right? Impersonal. So, the key to effective speaking in public is simple: Make a personal connection through storytelling. And your audience will be eager to listen to what you have to say. I hope that helps.

Knowing your audience is equally important as being well aware of the topic you are to speak about. Because you can't just get on the stage and speak, you need to connect with the audience and make it engaging for them, then only it will be helpful for you and your audience

Always bring a questionnaire before you even prep for your speech. 1. Who are in the audience. 2. What does the organiser want me to shift in their thinking/feeling/behaviours. 3. What is the insider language they speak. 4. What are the taboo topics. 5. What do they resonate most with. I ask many many more questions, but these five are great to begin with. It is not about how much you know, but this is about THEM.

The very first time I had to do public speaking, I was 18 and I froze and couldn't utter more than a few words. And that was only to about 10 people who were my colleagues at work. The next time I did public speaking I was 25 and it was to a room of about 150-200 people. Other than a few initial nerves, I was perfectly fine. The reason - because I barely knew anyone and most importantly it was about a subject I knew so well. Since then, I've spoken on numerous occasions and when it's something I know, it's straightforward. I'm not good though at an 'out of the blue' topic which is why I joined my local Toastmasters club last year. I'm learning a lot more skills which can only improve my speaking in public in the future.

Making a good speech is like building a story. Start by grabbing attention with a strong beginning, showing you know your stuff. Then, share your main points with examples and use your own experiences to make it real. Convince your audience with good reasons. Finally, wrap it up with a memorable ending that reminds everyone of your main points and encourages them to do something. Your own experiences make the speech interesting and easy to follow for everyone.

Structure is important in a speech for two reasons: 1. A formal structure will keep you as the speaker focused and on track 2. The structure will give your audience a predictable experience There are different approaches to structure but many will mimic the approach to posting on LinkedIn. Below is an example of a speech structure: 1. Attention statement (or hook) 2. An introduction to the topic (you tell you audience what you're going to speak about) 3. The main speech (you speak about it) 4. A conclusion (you remind you audience of what you spoke about) 5. A residual message: something of value as a take away To make the speech more energetic and interesting, consider weaving in story, anecdote, glimpses of you as a person and humor.

In order to grasp the attention of your audience, storytelling is crucial. One way to approach this is to look at the 5 pillars of great storytelling: 1. Purpose - what is the mission/vision? 2. Emotion - be authentic and forge emotional connection 3. Relevance - help the audience see themselves with you 4. Continuity 5. Creativity Another way to look at the structure is by implementing the following 3 things: 1. The character is the connection between you, the storyteller, and your audience. 2. The conflict is the lesson in how the character transforms through challenge. 3. The resolution should wrap up the story but should also clearly call your audience to action. It fulfills the purpose behind the story.

Here are the 3 parts of a critical structure under which are finer details of how for effectiveness: 1. CONNECT with your AUDUENCE, 2. CONNECT your Audience to relevant CONTENT, captivatingly. and 3. CONNECT your Audience to a Call to ACTION, motivatingly

Create a structure that flows naturally. Include open-ended questions that get your audience engaged. Example: Who here has ever felt this way? Anyone else experienced it? Who here would love (fill in a blank an outcome)? Also, besides structure, be prepared to be a little bit flexible as well as things don't always go exactly the way we plan.

Perfecting your speech delivery is crucial for making a lasting impression. Practice until you feel confident and at ease. Pay attention to your voice—how you sound, your tone, speed, volume, and pauses. Keep it interesting by varying your voice to express emotions and highlight points. Steer clear of filler words, monotone, or speaking too quickly or slowly. Also, work on your body language, eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions. These nonverbal cues convey confidence, enthusiasm, and a connection with your audience.

For speeches and yoga classes alike, I like to practice my delivery a few times. Personally, I feel more comfortable presenting without any notes, so I practice until I feel confident & at ease. This can be in a room, in front of a mirror, while video taping yourself or in front of a small audience. If you opt for the latter, make sure to gather feedback from your audience.

You can never go wrong with great practice. You need to know what you want people to know you for, when on stage and the experience you want to give. Once you are clear about these, you can then craft your message, refine and practice your delivery many times. The more public speaking you do, the better and more comfortable you get at it.

Practice your speech enough that you're confidently able to present it without notes or slides as well. Bonus tip: record yourself, so you can evaluate your own speaking and improve where necessary. It's also good idea to ask feedback from someone who knows you well.

Practice makes perfect! Refine your speech delivery by focusing on voice, tone, pace, volume, and pauses. Embrace vocal variety for emotional expression and audience engagement. Mind your body language, eye contact, and gestures. Master nonverbal cues for confidence and connection.

Feeling nervous before a speech is common, but you can handle it with some tricks. Take deep breaths, picture yourself doing great, and concentrate on your message. Put on a smile, use positive affirmations like "I can do this" or "I am prepared." Remind yourself the audience is rooting for you. Don't let nerves hold you back—share your ideas confidently!

In order to be less stressed, you can be well-prepared. What does this mean ? 1. Know your audience 2. Check IT and have a backup 3. Be early to test everything 4. Rehearse several times 5. Make a plan of what you want to say 6. Keep a cheat sheet if you need it (or in your pocket just worst case) 7. Don't forget to smile ?? Having a routine before you go on stage also helps a lot. You can 1. Meditate or breathe well 2. Visualize how your presentation will look like 3. Listen to music that gives tyou the right energy Just try out what works for you. And remember it is normal you will feel stressed. A good dosis of stress will even let you perform better. Im sure you will do great ! ??

It is human to feel nervous, not defective. Knowing this and acknowledging your nerves helps. Stand with an open posture, this helps up the testosterone and down the cortisol; and your brain picking up that you are smiling means that you calm yourself down. Above all, remember you are here to serve your audience. This shift in focus will shift everything.

Visualize yourself giving your speech. Tell yourself positive affirmations. And right before going on stage, breath in for 4 seconds and breathe out for 8 seconds a few rounds, in order to calm your nervous system. It can also help to shake out your body before going on stage, to release & let go.

Embrace those pre-speech jitters! Deep breaths, positive affirmations, and visualization can ease nerves. Focus on your message and the audience's support. Smile and remember, you've got this!

Taking feedback is really important because our judgement can be biased and be affected by our confidence level. But we should do a mock trial in front of our friends and family and ask for their opinion. And we should see where we can work to improve ourselves and not take the feedback as criticisms

Improving your public speaking is easier with feedback. Ask friends, colleagues, mentors, or coaches for their thoughts. You can even record yourself and watch. Notice what you did well and what needs work. Embrace helpful criticism and learn from mistakes. Feedback shows your strengths, weaknesses, and helps set goals for getting better.

Some of my favourite questions: 1. What did you like the most? 2. What surprised you? 3. What would you want to see differently next time? 4. How is this different from others that you have attended? 5. How would you describe this to someone else?

Seek feedback to sharpen your skills! Ask friends, colleagues, or mentors for insights. Record yourself to spot strengths and areas to improve. Embrace feedback, learn from mistakes, and set goals for continuous growth.

In Toastmasters clubs speakers get feedback is institutionalised. There is a dedicated speech evaluator for each speaker, which focuses on the areas of development, given by the speaker. Also, after each speech the audience writes down tops and tips which they give to the speaker after the meeting. This is important to gauge the importance of the comments. When there are 30 people in the room and one person notes the speaker looked away from the audience then it might not be a problem, but if 15 people note that, it may be a real issue. Also, in a lot of Toastmasters clubs, meetings are recorded for the members, so they can look back and learn.

Becoming a better speaker is a journey that never ends. Explore new ways to improve—learn from other speakers, books, courses, podcasts, or videos. Join a public speaking club like Toastmasters for regular practice and support. Every experience is a chance to learn, so challenge yourself to keep growing as a speaker.

Public speaking gets better every time you do it. It will teach you new things with every delivery and help you get better for the next time. So be open to making mistakes because they will make you better for the next time.

Ich empfehle jedem, der professionell ?ffentlich reden m?chte, zu üben und sich Hilfe zu holen. Es gibt zum Beispiel die Toastmasters, die überall auf der Welt übungsr?ume und Lernr?ume ?ffnen. Au?erdem gibt es die M?glichkeit, Einzel- oder Gruppentrainings zu machen. Der Blick von au?en ist sehr hilfreich für die Vervollkommnung des ?ffentlichen Sprechens.

Focus on "becoming" a great speaker and realize that destination is never (truly) reached. ? There's always something new to learn. ? You can always get 1% better. ? See yourself as an artist.

To become a great speaker you have to give a lot of speeches! Stage time, stage time, stage time. Joining a Toastmasters club is indeed the easiest way to achieve that. If you read something like "pause at least 2 seconds after telling a joke", you should try it and see and learn if the audience reacts to that, compared to telling a joke and immediately continue speaking after that. As said in item 5, in Toastmasters clubs feedback is institutionalised, so then you automatically keep learning.

Get started. I know it sounds silly but the only way to become a strong public speaker is to get speaking... as long as you know your stuff your delivery will come with time and experience... learn to embrace the small mistakes and slight stutters because the only person that really cares about them is you!

Start small. Do you fear speaking in public? Great, the only way to face your fear and gain confidence is to go for it. Start perhaps with friends and colleagues, and broaden your audience along the way. Receive feedback, improve, and keep going. The path is not linear, but every practice brings you closer to being a great public speaker!

Practise, Practise, Practise-- The key is to practise. Daily monologue, standing in front of the mirror and speaking is the great way to self practise. This will boost confidence and ensure that eye contact with the audience will be maintained easily.

Que tal desafia-se, você pode realizar pequenas reuni?es de time dentro da empresa ou ainda realizar pequenos workshop com um público menor e entender o seu comportamento. Comece com um assunto que domine e arrase, experimente da emo??o de viver o sonho antes mesmo de realizar. Muitas vezes estamos desconfortáveis mas aposto que ninguém irá perceber o seu nervosismo, pratique.

? Study great speakers. ? Find one whose style you love. ? Emulate them. ? Rehearse constantly. ?? This will work. ? (Especially the rehearsal piece.)