Lessons I've Learned from Public Speaking

Lessons I've Learned from Public Speaking

As a public speaker, pitch coach, and best-selling author, I’ve learned a lot from getting on stage and talking in public. Here’s a list of the top 5 lessons I’ve learned from all my years of experience at the podium:

Really Know Who I’m Talking To

It’s so important to know and understand the audience you’re speaking to. It would be pointless to talk with someone who has no interest in science about astrophysics. Not only would it not make any sense to this person, but it would bore them as well. We want to excite our audience even if we’re trying to educate them, but the best way to do that is by knowing how to get (and keep) their attention.

Research is Key

As a professional, I’ve learned that the best way to truly know your audience is through research and by asking them questions. I’ve done this by simply talking with people while I’m in the planning phase, asking them what problems they’ve encountered that I may have the answers to, and go from there. I’ve learned to gather the research and put in the work so that way my message resonates with them. Through trial and error, I’ve been able to form not only motivational speeches, but captivating pitches, content, and my entire coaching practice around helping my audience!

Not only this, but I’ve also learned to hone in my deductive reasoning skills; to have a point, research it, build a case, and stand on it. Research really does come in handy when it comes to delivering a quality speech worth listening to.

Body Language is Important

It’s amazing how much of our communication is non-verbal! When a speaker is up on stage or in front of a camera, it’s easy to spot whether or not he or she is nervous, confident, passionate, or even upset simply by the way that person is carrying themselves. I’ve learned in every situation that tone, posture, and facial expressions carry further than I realize. Calming my heart rate and staying positive even when I mess up is crucial to ensuring the right message is getting across.

Networking Gets Easier

Speaking publicly opens up a wealth of opportunities. I’ve been able to meet and connect with a vast array of people in my travels from all over the world! With that being said I’ve had many opportunities to be a guest speaker at big-name conferences, interviewed by top professionals in the industry, and continue to make connections with people who tell me that my work has impacted their lives. I would have never imagined I’d get all of this from public speaking. All of these opportunities have made me the person I am today and for all of them, I’m truly grateful.?

Speaking Boosts Confidence?

It’s a well-known fact that the more you practice something the easier it is. Public speaking has given me the beautiful opportunity to grow in confidence. I’m not just speaking on stage, saying a bunch of words - I actually know what I know. Years ago this would not have been the case. While I’m still the same person inside, there’s been a shift in me that has changed me for the better since I started this journey towards being a professional speaker, coach, and author.?

I’ve had plenty of ups and downs along this journey, but it’s only made me and my services so much better! Need more help getting started with public speaking? Check out my services and let’s go!

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S N Roy

Senior Corporate Trainer, Independent Director, Rainmaker, International Consultant, Subject Matter Expert, Author

3 年

You may wish to read my speech book "Standing Ovation - Fifteen speeches to steer the budding orator" published by Sterling Publishers available on Amazon for about Rs.100. Apart from selling over 800 copies and being displayed at the London, Delhi & Kolkata Book Fairs, it has been preserved for posterity both in print and in digital form at the Library of US Congress. I am a Competent Communicator of Toastmasters International, USA since Jan 2009. However, I was in public speaking in 3 languages since 1977 over the upper half of India. A 20-minute speech by me using only 11 slides helped my employer win a 250-million AUD deal in 2012.

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Chandrasekar Vaidyanathan

Retired bank officer at Nationalised Bank

3 年

Practice alone does not make perfect. It is only PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

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Tim Fox

Foxitivity Influencer

3 年

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