How do you balance preparation and spontaneity in speeches?

In the entertainment world, I used to call it rehearsed spontaneity. When you know your content so well and it becomes really conversational during your delivery, you can hire a professional humorist or comedian to write content that compliments your message. 95% of the time you know how the audience will respond, so you practice laughing out loud, or a surprised look or gesture that tells the audience that you didn't see that one coming when you really did. As you get better at this when you research the industry or company you're speaking for and incorporate their humor or language, it becomes even more effective and believable.

I rarely ever prepare. I trust my knowledge, which is extensive. I have a general idea where I might go on my talk. But ultimately, it is when I connect with my audience taht the clarity comes and I go from there. This never fails, but I have to follow what feels right in the moment. Sometimes, when a speaker is veor prepared, they will tend to steamroll what they feel.

Busque orienta??o de mentores experientes que possam oferecer insights sobre técnicas de prepara??o eficazes e como incorporar elementos espontaneos de forma natural e impactante. Dedique tempo para pesquisar e planejar seu discurso, incluindo a estrutura, mensagem principal e recursos visuais, se aplicável. No entanto, permita-se flexibilidade para ajustar seu discurso com base na resposta do público, eventos atuais e insights de última hora. Pratique técnicas de improvisa??o e esteja preparado para responder a perguntas inesperadas ou mudan?as de contexto durante sua apresenta??o.

A balanced speaker should be able to use her lived experiences and avoid playing fake roles in her speech, and then enter the best tone of expression in this performance

Whenever I speak, my message is the main thing. Because I know why I speak, it is easy to go from my prepared message to spontaneity and crowd interaction. when you know why you speak, the how you speak flows effortlessly.

When I am working on my speech, but want spontaneity, I always map out my outline with the main points. Do not write out every sentence to your speech, but rather the points you must highlight. I have found that when you tell your stories in your own voice, and it sounds conversational, it becomes more spontaneous! Then you build upon those stories each time. I also put in places where you can have "planned" spontaneity, where you can plug and play and personal the speech for when you are giving it live so it connects with your audience!

2. **Plan Your Main Points:** Outline the key points you want to convey. This structure serves as a roadmap, ensuring you cover all critical topics while allowing room for impromptu elaboration.

3. **Research and Rehearse:** Dive deep into your subject matter and gather relevant data, quotes, and anecdotes. Rehearse your speech to become comfortable with the material, which will boost your confidence to deviate from the script when needed.

4. **Connect with Your Audience:** Engage with your audience by asking rhetorical questions or soliciting their input. This interaction can lead to spontaneous moments that make your speech more relatable and memorable.

5. **Use Humour and Stories:** Prepare jokes and stories related to your topic, but be ready to adapt them based on the audience's reaction. A well-timed anecdote or light-hearted comment can add a personal touch and keep listeners engaged.