What are some effective techniques for developing a clear and concise speaking style?

I have a note on my phone with my “go to” stories. When I think of a story or topic, I write it down with a few bullets to support that story. When it is time to craft a formal speech I refer to my list of “go to” stories and work on the timing of that story based on the audience I am talking to and the time I have allotted to the speaking engagement. My style has developed over time with practice and repetition.

Wrap your message around 3 to 5 main points & use personal stories/examples to supplement the main points. The audience is interested in learning & connection. Emphasizing key messages allows your audience to easily digest information.

Your pace is one of the most important things when you are trying to speak clearly and concisely. Control your pace and you will control your message.

Effective and clear communication, both orally and written, are what most employers [and family, students, colleagues] covet. I have several examples that I always share when the opportunity presents itself. 1. Don't memorize a talk or presentation. This is sometimes a rookie mistake but I've seen even seasoned colleagues make this mistake. Memorized information can leave you when you least expect it. Instead, I recommend practicing your talk with friends, family and to yourself with talking points. 2. Storytelling is one of the most effective tools for leaving your audience with a "take-home point." Listen to effective storytellers and practice. 3. Science communication [written and speaking] is worth learning. Look for a mentor!

At ActionTypes, we developed the ReLAP principle: - Relaxation & - Let if flow will produce - Availability & will conduct to - Performance It is for us based on self-knowledge of our individual preferences and current mood. Depending on that, we may use different postures to create the best possible conditions for a fluid expression.

I try to put myself in the place of the audience when it comes to organizing and delivering content. Audiences appreciate a roadmap: they want to know here the speaker is taking them, what's the general route, and when will they will arrive at the conclusion. Yes, content is key, but how it's organized and delivered impacts audience experience even more.

The model my grandfather, an OG Advert sales guy (think Madmen), taught me that always works: 1) tell them what you are going to tell them (agenda, overview etc) 2) tell them (deliver the content based on the agenda) 3) tell them what you told them (do a summation based on the important points)

Find what makes you a more engaging speaker. I struggle to convert a written script to compelling speech. I find myself reading and feeling disengaged from the audience. On the other hand, when it's a subject I know well, an outline gives me structure and protects me from chasing rabbits down their holes. It guides me through the essential points allowing me to naturally explain them as I go.

Plan in pauses - make sure you add them to your speakers notes! This might mean including a short video or simply a graphic that your audience can look at while you take a deep breath and a sip of water

I would always prepare an outline and list my talking points as prepration for the discussion. There is no quicker way to lose an audience than to go off topic, ramble, or digress without ever truly addressing the topic. Also, being long winded for the sake of talking doesn't help either. Have your key points memorized and then deliver them in a conversational fashion to draw the audience into your discussion. Leave them with actions they can take to better their situation resulting from your presentation.

Story telling and being relatable can help convey a message and build trust with the audience. Moments of eye contact can also be enhanced with appropriate hand gestures, movement.

I think of speech writing like packing a suitcase. The first round, you put everything into it, just in case you may need it. Then you go through the bag and get rid of the non-essentials. You take only what you need. Do the same when you're crafting your speech. Give the audience what they need so they can walk away with 3 things they didn't know or believe before. (Don't forget to #GripTheGround before you speak. Feel the floor, take a deep breath and then go for it!)

100% yes to simple and precise content and delivery. As a massive fan of the KISS Principle - Keep it Short and Simple, this makes for the best way of sharing knowledge and information and providing value to people.

There are many effective techniques for developing a clear and concise speaking style. No matter the pathway you choose, your best ally will be repetition. Confidence creates clarity, and through repetition, you gain confidence. The repetition also shines a light on convoluted sentences. You gain valuable feedback if you need to repeat or clarify your thoughts often. This allows the opportunity for you to alter your language and come up with more effective and efficient word pathways for your needs.

Es obvio que para hablar de forma sencilla y concisa hace falta usar un lenguaje sencillo y preciso. Pero ?cómo conseguirlo? En muchas ocasiones, la jerga de nuestra profesión no nos deja ver más allá y nos cuesta imaginar cómo era cuando no sabías nada de un tema en cuestión. Se conoce como la maldición del conocimiento. * Para superarla tenemos que intentar ponernos en el lugar de quien no conoce el tema. * Tratar de evitar jerga o términos técnicos. * Pedir feedback para saber si estás comunicando de forma efectiva. Solo de esta forma puedes mejorar tu habilidad para comunicar tus conocimientos de manera efectiva y comprensible.

The most important part of a speaking gig is actually to not talk! The power of pausing after asking a question or making a big statement is hugely powerful.

In this aspect, the importance lies in your tone, variations in your speech rhythm, and the pace at which you deliver your words. If you're familiar with music or musical notation, you'll understand the significance of modulating your tone, adjusting your pace, and conveying emotions. In my notes, I often include "musical" notations to guide me on when to accelerate or when to alter the pitch of my voice.

Repeating keywords is important. Drive home the important points by saying it several times in several different ways. Call out the purpose behind the repetition, that it's important!

Taking a pause is so important in public speaking. It helps gather your thoughts, draws the audience back in and gives an air of confidence! Top of my list for advice when people ask for speaking in public tips

Generally speaking it is better to focus on three to five key points around one general theme or concept, depending on the specific type and context of talk. Quality wins over quantity every time and often less is more.

Practice, practice, practice. Follow these steps: 1. Write down your script. Do it, then leave it there. Give it a night. Go back to it the day after, edit adn adjust it. 2. Read it out loud. Hear yourself and your voice as you read it. Feel your speech. 3. Start practicing it. Do it as many times as possible, until you know your script so well that you don't need to look at it nor read it. You will feel more and more confident as you gain complete control over the speech. 4. Adjust pauses, tone, gestures, jokes. Don't leave anything to chance. 5. Go on stage, and kill it!

Record yourself presenting and then rewatch it. You’ll pretty quickly see the areas that “hit” or “fell flat.” It’s painful, but effective.

My personal approach does not lend itself to being overly rehearsed, overly practiced and polished as opposed to a style that is a genuine discussion that is authentic, sincere and engages and connects with people. There is no problem with improving, refining, tailoring and evolving either content or delivery as long as it remains honest, believable and lands with the audience.

Practice, practice, practice. When I first started speaking a lot, I would run through every presentation up to 5 times (while timing it) and write on the notes page the key content. Eventually, I was able to do presentations without so much preparation time. Please, please, please, DO NOT READ YOUR SLIDES. I'm in engineering, and it's unbelievable how many engineers do this. I have slides to cover the content and then I just talk with the audience about the content, including stories, etc., which I never put on slides.

As much as you do this, the important thing is to be authentic. Be yourself! That is what would help you be clear and concise. You may need to rehearse and edit your points, but you don't need to rehearse being yourself. Your personality is what makes you an effective communicator.

Relatability is one sure fire way to endear you to your audience. So, as much as you can, find out what you can about your audience and find an authentic point of convergence between you and your audience. Don't fake it, because half the time, they can tell. If you are indeed authentic, it warms them up to you, and you will have the leeway to present your presentation to a welcoming audience.

Remember to take your audience on a journey. Start with a compelling opening that catches the audience’s attention right away, have clear and engaging content in the middle, and end with a memorable closing.

Don't be afraid to use MANY slides. As long as each of them says ONE thing clearly and SUPPORTS what you say rather than replacing the need for you as the speaker.

When I am in front in a not native English speaking audience. I will open in Dutch (my native language). And share three local thing about Holland, It will lower the threshold for people to ask questions at the end of my presentation. We are in this together. My English is okay. But also not perfect, so please don't be afraid of your own English.

Clear is always important, but concise is not always important or desirable. People respond to narratives. The more they know about the character, and the more they're drawn into the story and start to identify with the character, the more likely they are to respond. If you try to boil your story down to its essential message in the name of conciseness and end up cutting out important narrative elements along the way, you haven't actually made your presentation better.