Your Theme
The Speech Improvement Company
Coaching executives to speak confidently, authentically, and persuasively when it really matters
By Dr. Dennis Becker, Founder & Senior Coaching Partner
Technical and Business presentations can be difficult for both speakers and listeners. Therefore, formulating a theme sentence will be very helpful in presentations. A theme is the most important idea or bit of information that you want your listeners to take away. If they forget everything else, what is the one thing you want them to remember? That is your theme.
Put that theme into a single sentence of no more than ten words. Then, repeat that theme sentence at least three times during your presentation. Be sure to use the same vocabulary and wording each time. Simplicity, clarity, and consistency are critical to ensuring that your listeners understand and remember your theme.
Speakers often find that developing and wording the theme sentence is difficult. If it is difficult for the speaker, imagine how difficult it will be for the listeners. Formulating and delivering a clear theme sentence is well worth the effort.?
Coaching executives to speak confidently in front of Investors, Buyers, Teams, Clients, or one on one. I specialize in presentations that leverage brevity and sharp insight while focusing on engagement with listeners.
2 年Always useful to know what your theme is, thanks, Dennis!