TRICKS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
Mayank Wahi
25+ years of experience in F&A, Record to Report operations Lead, FP&A Analyst, VP operations
Public Speaking is a prevalent problem with most of the persons both internal and external environment. People get nervous for public speaking while it’s the fun part being taunted by audience. This is the way where one can communicate and come in touch with other persons personally & could increase his/ her relationships & networking.
Are you Nervous?
You need to do is admit that you are a bit nervous speaking to your audience. When you do this, the audience will be more forgiving if your nervousness shows up later on. More importantly you will feel more relaxed now that they are not expecting a world-class presentation. Imagine their surprise when you gave them the best presentation ever despite your nervousness.
The best way to do this is by joking about it. Here’s an example of a good one. “On the way here, only God and I knew what I will be presenting. (looking a bit nervous) Now, only God knows.”
Fear About Audience?
If you are thinking, Audience could be more disastrous and on your way while presenting. It’ll make you nervous again. Try to pretend the audience is like you, who are going to give a similar presentation after you.
This could give a bit of relaxation before starting the presentation. Once you are engrossed in your presentation the feeling of fear blows away as you move on.
But the most important thing is you keep your calm!!
Your Opinion Matters!!
Its always the fact of public speaking that people don’t come to listen your boring speeches, but to understand the pain behind it.
It’s always advisable that you could give some real life examples to bind the people in your speech. The only point is you need to prepare before you come to the stage for the speech.
Apart that you could throw some humor into the speech with your personal experiences.
Innovate on Visual Aids!!
The best way to impress your public is to invest more on Visual Aids. This not only impresses the public but boost a confidence within you on facts and figures
The way or direction in which a presentation is moving completely depends on how the script is made. If the script is supported by facts and figures, it’ll be worth watching about the reaction of public, as public always believe what they see not what they listen.
Experiment new ways!!
Always try new ways to give your presentation, this could drive away the fear factor from you.
May be You can walk around during the presentations, or bring more humor while presenting, try funny approaches etc.
More is the innovation more is the confidence.
“There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave”-Anonymous
Please share your thoughts on public speaking as this is one skill everyone improves in every phase of life and still says could have done better from what was delivered last time :-)
Director APAC Controllers at Blackrock
9 年all very helpful suggestions....
Assistant Vice President at GENPACT leading a Center of Excellence for the Controllership Function
9 年Nice one . certainly helps