Learn about your personal leadership style. While you may be speaking to a group of people, speak to them as though they are just one to make the speech feel more intimate and personal. Explore the topic in depth so that you’re ready for questions and feel comfortable speaking to your topic. Make sure that you’ve done the appropriate research prior to your public speaking engagement. Don’t convolute your message with too many stories that stray from the original purpose. Try to keep your speeches and discussion to the topic on point. Seek opportunities to practice your communication skills, whether it’s sharing an idea at a work meeting or talking to people in public.

Public speaking doesn’t have to happen in front of an audience. Have a point and the facts to back it up. Take risks, but know your audience and don’t present material simply for shock value. Take advantage of their current motivation and give them an immediate action item. Audiences love to come away from a speech feeling motivated. Give your audience an immediate action item. If an audience member asks a question, repeat it back so everyone can hear it and knows what you are speaking to. Keep your slides concise don’t overload them with too many talking points. Be sure to share something that audience will find surprising. Everyone loves an interesting piece of information. But I do know what will turn the sky from blue to grey, and that’s pollution.” TweetĢ6. For example, “Do you know why the sky is blue? It’s a question many kids ask their parents as kids, and I’m honestly not sure I could explain it without a Google search. Capture the audience’s attention by asking a question they may not know the answer to. TweetĢ5.Ěsk a thought-provoking question. This will gain their attention and increase impact. Before addressing your audience, pause for a few seconds. Be prepared by having print-outs of your presentation slides and a copy of your presentation on USB drive. Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Be sure to burn off cortisol with exercise before any speaking engagement. Your body produces cortisol when you’re anxious or stressed, which limits your creativity and ability to process complex information. Eat a light meal at least 20 minutes prior to your speech. Be yourself no one does that better than you can. Don’t copy the style or gestures of other speakers, as your audience will sense a lack of authenticity. Make sure your visual aids reinforce your message and don’t distract from it. Your commitment to the topic will help sell the speech to your audience. Choose a topic on something that is important to you, and that you feel passionate about. Toastmasters offers various speech contests throughout the year. Entering contests is a challenging and fun way to improve your skills. Before your speech, ask a friend or colleague to listen to you from the back of the room to ensure you’re speaking at the right volume. If you need to use notes, be subtle and do not read your speech. Use purposeful gestures to give your speech more impact. Nervous fidgeting or gestures will detract from your message. Briefly pause to gather your next thought, or take a sip of water. Using umms and ahhhs in your speech will distract your message. Joining a Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need in a safe and encouraging environment. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective communication. For example, if the lights go out, a good joke might be: “Who forgot to pay the electric bill?” Tweetġ2. If something goes wrong during your speech, tell a quick joke to help put you and your audience at ease. Pick up where you left off and keep going. If you make a mistake, there’s no need to say you’re sorry. The audience isn’t your enemy - they want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining.

Imagine hearing the audience’s applause – it will boost your confidence. Imagine yourself giving your speech: your voice is loud, clear and confident. Pause for a few seconds, smile and count to three before speaking. Breathe and stretch before taking the stage. Give yourself enough time to get acquainted with the stage or presentation area, and test the microphone and any visual aids you’ll be using. People tend to rush when they’re nervous, so practice keeping your speech at a calm, steady pace. Time your speech every time you rehearse it to ensure you don’t go over the five- to seven-minute time limit. Rehearse your speech aloud using any equipment and/or visual aids you’ll use during your presentation. Use humor, personal anecdotes and conversational language to make your speech engaging. Reinforce your message with facts and statistics, if possible.Ģ. Speak about a topic you’re interested in and know a lot about.

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