Your presentation is not bigger then their problems! 10 Tips for delivering a better key message!
Felecia Hatcher
CEO at Black Ambition | Genius Jam Author | Top Requested Personal Transformation Speaker | White House Champion of Change Honoree | Co-Founder Black Tech Week & Center for Black Innovation | Featured in Forbes, INC,
Being a better communicator means that you are operating in the 2nd highest level of value, imagination is #1. Yes! Being able to come up with the ideas and being able to communicate ideas means that you are operating at the highest levels of value, to your teams, companies and clients.
There are a lot of rules out there to follow and of course so many different styles. Check out this list I created to help you deliver a better key message!
4. Engage and interact: Encourage audience participation by asking questions, seeking opinions, or incorporating activities. Did you know that Tony Robbins ask's a question every 60-90 seconds in his presentations? This makes your talk more interactive and memorable, and helps keep your audience engaged throughout.
5. Master storytelling: Use stories to illustrate your points and make them relatable. This will help your audience better understand and remember your message. Practice the art of storytelling to create an emotional connection with your listeners.
6. Be concise and clear: Eliminate fluff and unnecessary information from your talk. Deliver your message with clarity and precision, ensuring your audience can follow your train of thought and grasp your key points.
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7. Focus on body language: Nonverbal communication is a critical component of public speaking. Practice good posture, maintain eye contact, and use gestures to emphasize points. These techniques will help you appear confident and approachable.
8. Be adaptable: Be prepared to adjust your delivery based on audience reactions or unexpected situations. Stay flexible and open-minded, and show your audience that you're able to handle any situation with grace.
9. Practice, practice, practice: Rehearse your speech multiple times before your presentation. Go live on social media and deliver to an audience, find a small stage with a small audience so you can work out your flow. This will not only help you become more comfortable with your material but also enable you to deliver your talk with confidence and ease.
10. Embrace feedback and continually improve: Seek feedback from your peers, mentors, and audience members to identify areas of improvement. Continuously work on refining your skills and learning from your experiences to become an even better keynote speaker.
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Let me know in the comments if any of these gave you a big ahh ha!
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1 年My biggest strengths are 1) Use visuals creatively; 2) Develop a unique message; 3) Know your audience; 4) Engage and interact; 6) Be concise and clear; 8) Be adaptable; 9) Practice regularly; and 10) Embrace feedback for continuous improvement. I'm working on 5) Master storytelling; 7) Focus on body language;
Great article, Felecia! #2 was my #2, but #3 is my #1 "Their problems are bigger then your presentation...Always!" Tough to execute; absolutely a key to success.
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1 年such a key point... your audience's problems are bigger than your presentation. Keep the main thing the main thing. ????
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1 年I am going to learn so much from you Felecia Hatcher! I Can’t wait to get on those sessions. I will be a a completely different time zone, but I will make it happen. It’s never to late to learn.