You want to be a confident public speaker. How can you make it happen?

Tailoring message to the audience is the trickiest part in a speech. The biggest error a public speaker makes is to make the speech about themselves rather than the audience. One really needs to put effort and time in reading and understanding people from various background, culture and profession which can immensely help in tailoring message for a particular audience. Its not about what you say but how and who do you say to.

In order to find confidence in public speaking, you need to find confidence in authenticity. If you go into public speaking with mindset of “putting on a show” you will set yourself up for nerves and anxiety unless you’re a performer. Public speaking is a time to double down into who you are and your passions. Public speaking is NOT a performance but rather expression you’re generously sharing with others. The best way to show up confidently is to find YOUR voice. You must lean into what is authentically you and NOT what you believe your audience expects of you. Being well prepared, knowing your message, and wanting to share who you truly are with the audience will always make a lasting impression and resonate with your audience.

Keep in mind that connecting with the audience on an emotional level doesn't necessarily mean evoking strong emotions. Sometimes, it's about showing empathy, understanding, and authenticity. If the audience feels that you truly understand and care about them, they are more likely to listen, engage, and be persuaded by your speech.

Eu amo falar em público, n?o por vaidade, mas por ter o prazer de compartilhar conhecimento, e isso se tornou uma parte importante da minha profiss?o. Minhas dicas essenciais: Fale do que você mais ama, e tudo vai fluir. Fale do que você acredita, e as pessoas v?o te respeitar e te admirar. Fale de coisas que possam agregar valor na vida delas, caso contrário é só um show de distra??o. Busque ser você mesmo, seu jeito de falar, seu sotaque, é tudo o que faz você ser você mesmo, nenhum personagem se segura por muito tempo, e o que mais faz falta s?o pessoas verdadeiras. A confian?a total em você mesmo, vem com o tempo, ent?o pratique!

Authenticity is the cornerstone of a compelling speech. To truly connect with your audience, immerse yourself in their interests, needs, expectations, and goals. Craft your message with sincerity, tailoring it to resonate authentically on emotional, intellectual, and ethical levels. This genuine connection transcends mere words, captivating attention and fostering engagement. By infusing authenticity into your speech, you transform it from a standard presentation into a meaningful dialogue that not only captures attention but also leaves an enduring impact on your audience. Practice is key in ensuring that this authenticity shines through in every word and gesture, making your speech a potent and persuasive communication tool.

Without question the best way to reduce nerves is to really plan and prep for your moment - and remember that the audience wants you to succeed, they’re on your side and want to hear from you. The audience is not present to trip you up but is on your side - and they’re ready to learn and engage. Enjoy!

I'd like to emphasize the importance of pacing in public speaking. Often, when we're nervous or eager to get our points across, we tend to speak faster than usual. This could lead to a lack of clarity and make it difficult for the audience to follow along. Practicing at a calm, steady pace can help ensure that our message is delivered clearly and understood by all. Another point worth mentioning is the value of pauses. Strategic pauses not only help us gather our thoughts and control the pacing of our speech, but they also provide moments for the audience to absorb what has been said. It's a powerful tool that can enhance the impact of our words.

For some people, public speaking comes naturally. For others, it doesn't. That doesn't mean it isn't possible to improve, but as with all good things, it takes practice. For public speaking, there are a few ways to get practice in before being in front of an audience live that can help you refine your areas of improvement and make sure your message is coming across. The two best options are: - Practice in front of friends or colleagues (added bonus, have them flag anytime you say "um or ah" and restart entirely) - Record yourself speaking and then rewatch it and take notes on where to improve, do this a few times This isn't an easy process, but it yields excellent results.

Have a picture based presentation, add sound if you can - practice practice - walk and talk. If you can always follow up with your audience, post communications are key! And most importantly have fun!

A band wouldn't go out on tour and "take the stage" without rehearsing first in a studio. Practicing is one of the most important ways to gain confidence -- by knowing you've got your content and delivery DOWN COLD.

Don't be afraid of the nerves. You need "good" nerves to lift your performance. "Bad" nerves on the other hand, are when you are so nervous you can't think straight. In order to avoid bad nerves, definitely use all the strategies already outlined but find out in advance what works for you. Also, having a good structure to your content will make you feel more in control and less nervous.

Managing nerves is something I've had to work on a lot. I've found pausing, breathing and finding a comfortable place for my hands has helped a lot. Having my hands in front of me when I start speaking has helped me feel grounded and confident to get on with speaking. I also saw someone recommend asking a question before you start - like how is everyone doing? A great way to break the ice and feel loads calmer ??

Keep in mind that an audience will always error on the side of being sympathetic to the speaker/presenter. Try to be your authentic self--it will show in your presentation.

Adopt breathing techniques to calm your mind and body. Practice deep, diaphragmatic breaths before and during your speech. Additionally, use visualization to picture a successful and positive outcome. This strategic combination of breathing and visualization helps center your focus and reduce anxiety.

Nervousness and anxiety is never gone even if you are the most seasoned speaker. To understand the neuroscience behind this anxiety is important. Once you face your fear enough times, your brain gets habituated to stage fright and pays less attention. This allows the speaker to focus on the speech rather than the symptoms of nervousness. So you are basically shifting your fear response from amygdala (flight or fright response) to Basal Ganglia (habituated response). Feeling the nerves becomes an inconsequential and less risky part of public speaking just like driving car which we are willing to do everyday despite the risk associated to it.

Engaging your audience makes it interactive and therefore much more interesting for them. I also find that opening up a two-way conversation helps with your own nerves as a speaker, because it takes the pressure off you in that moment and makes you human rather than that speaker, up on the pedestal.

One thing I've found as a super powerful tool to re-connect with the audience that somehow disconnected from your speech as a PAUSE. Just stop speaking for 20 seconds and you'll see the result. Everyone will be looking at you trying to understand what happens. But beware of using it too often in your public speaking. It will work only first few times.

Engaging audience right at the beginning builds confidence and audience affinity. By opening up with a question which could be as simple as ‘how is everyone?’ or a playful joke like ‘everyone give me a wave to let me know you are still awake’ Or something more tailored to your speech and the audience ‘Who else travelled here today by…’. But wait for an answer. Your confidence grows because you triggered a reaction. You can feel in control of narrative and audience, you are buying yourself time to read the room, take deep breaths before moving into the more substantive business of your talk. It’s a simple trick but makes a huge difference. Good luck!

The biggest fear in front of the audience is the audience not getting you and feeling bored. Instead of constantly thinking about what that woman in the left 2nd row is thinking, engage in a conversation. You never know, sometimes these engagements cracks a few laughs, some perspective from the audience and dialogue is absolutely a fun way of keeping your audience stuck to you.

Un bon orateur est celui qui sait engager son auditoire. En utilisant une tonalité oratoire, on permet à son public de s’impliquer pendant les échanges. Les anaphores et les storytelling consistent des outils puissants pour associer et engager son public.

There is a reason sports teams review tape before a big game. If possible, audio or video record your remarks. It is helpful to go back and review what went well and where you can improve. It also helps to have a colleague or friend give you feedback to better understand what your audience likely thought.

Joining Toastmasters is an excellent way to improve public speaking skills. Club members provide constructive feedback in a supportive and confidence-building environment. We established a workplace Toastmasters club at my previous job. The club experience complemented the Speakers Bureau, which our #Communications Office managed. #ToastmastersInternational #publicspeaking #leadership #education

??Humilité précède la gloire ?. L’orateur qui souhaite évoluer et aller de l’avant doit comprendre que les autres peuvent l’ajouter des cordes dans son arc. En demandant autres d’apprécier son discours, il pourra prendre en compte tous les autres points d’amélioration pour être plus performant.

Practice makes perfect. Grab as many opportunities as you can, whether virtual or in person. Every time you will improve your process and learn what works for you/ what you want to do better.

As you seek opportunities to gain confidence through experience in public speaking, just make sure you're not "burning-in" bad habits. When I took the Killington Ski Instructors Course 40 years ago, the first thing the lead Instructor warned us was: before you can teach anyone to ski, you have to UN-learn their bad habits from years of skiing without proper instructions. Practice does NOT make perfect. Practice makes PERMANENT. That's why it's a good investment to work with a coach who can course-correct "in the moment" and prevent you from going too far down the wrong path.

Seeking opportunities to practice public speaking is one of the best ways to improve. Joining a local Toastmasters group can be a great way to learn in a supportive environment. Other opportunities can be as simple as signing up to speak at community events in your area. This will allow you to practice in a low-stress environment and gain confidence in your public speaking skills. Podcasting is another avenue to practice speaking and getting comfortable with presenting.

It's all about the SUBJECT Subject as in the content Subject as in the audience Subject as in you Subject to as in the purpose Befriend all the subjects to the fullest and you have a clear winner. Remember at the end of the day it's all about Human Connections. Treat it as just that and you will pleasantly surprise yourself!

In the early years, record yourself while practicing. This will give you a good idea about your areas of strengths and improvements. Once you know your areas of strengths, it also gives you confidence. And once you get to know your areas of improvement, it gives you a realistic picture on what it would take for you to shift from being a 'good' to a 'world-class' public speaker. Good public speaking isn't just about the quality of content. It's also about the quality of delivery - and this includes voice modulation, eye contact, stage presence, etc.

It is essential to select an appropriate topic, especially initially. Topics you know well will naturally boost your confidence and help you to relax. Conversely, unfamiliar topics will exacerbate all the inherent obstacles. So—be careful what you propose to discuss and which invitations you accept.