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Now, fastened your seat belt and let’s to go the world of Public Speaking, first let’s

identify the Factors of Public Speaking:

1.Confidence

According to a study published by the University of Wolverhampton “A highly


confident speaker is viewed as being more accurate, competent, credible,
intelligent, knowledgeable, likable, and believable than the less confident
uncertain speaker.”
When it comes to public speaking, confidence is key (not the only key mind
you). When speaking in public, it’s only natural to be nervous. In fact, Mark
Twain once said, “There are only two types of speakers in the world. 1. The
nervous and 2. The Liars.”

There are two main antidotes for anxiety

2. Excitement – If you’re truly excited about your subject that feeling will shine
through any nervousness you may have while you are giving your presentation.
Studies show that people who label their anxiety as excitement end up feeling
more comfortable speaking.
3. Authenticity – Be yourself. If you have to deviate a little from your
meticulously written presentation, do so! Although you should practice your
speech as often as possible, you don’t want to memorize it! Memorizing a
speech can cause you to fumble over a section if you didn’t say it just right.

To excel at public speaking you must do more than just defeat your nervous
jitters. You must also have confidence in your subject and be yourself while you
are on stage.

4.Passion

In order to really communicate to people through speech, you need to have


passion about your subject. Without passion, your speech is meaningless. You
need to exude a level of sincerity in your emotion when communicating to your
audience if you want them to be moved by your presentation.

There’s no need to attempt to ‘practice’ sincerity by practicing your speech with


a raised voice and waving arms. Simply focus on how you feel about your top
and those that you are communicating with.

It can be hard to be passionate about your topics when you present at work but
aren’t really engaged in the activity. Sometimes, to show passion about a topic
that doesn’t completely excite you, you need to dig deep into the topic and find
things that interest you.
5. Be Yourself

You don’t have to be someone else on stage, all you have to do is just be
yourself. Sometimes, no matter how much you believe in your message or how
well you’ve rehearsed, if you don’t act like yourself in front of the group, your
audience may view your speech as insincere or calculated.

If a political candidate doesn’t seem authentic, it’s not likely they’ll win an
election. If a company’s social marketing strategy appears inauthentic, their
sales will not go up. If you create a page on a dating website but what you write
is not authentic, the people reading are likely to pick up on this inauthenticity
and never contact you. Speaking is the same way.

It’s no surprise that the number of articles that mention the word “authenticity”
in the headlines has dramatically risen. Authenticity is important.

Okay class, how was your first destination? Did you enjoy?

Let’s go to our next destination; In this place you it will help you to develop
your skills, so listen carefully.

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Kindly Read the first tip class?


 1.Be Prepared 
The most important part of a successful presentation happens before you even start
talking. Once you do begin speaking, you will be thankful for your fastidious
preparation and practice. More importantly, allow your audience to comprehend the
information you communicate with them. 
2. Nervousness is Normal. Practice and Rehearse!
All people feel some physiological reactions like pounding hearts and trembling
hands. Do not associate these feelings with the sense that you will perform poorly or
make a fool of yourself. Some nerves are good. The adrenaline rush that makes you
sweat also makes you more alert and ready to give your best performance.
If time allows, use deep breathing exercises to slow your heart rate and give your
body the oxygen it needs to perform. This is especially important right before you
speak. Take deep breaths from your belly, hold each one for several seconds, and let it
out slowly.
There’s a good reason that we say, “Practice makes perfect!” The best way to
overcome anxiety is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more. If you’re going to be
delivering a presentation or prepared speech, create it as early as possible. The earlier
you put it together, the more time you’ll have to practice.

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3.Make Eye Contact with Audience and Command the Space


Communication is much more about tone and body language than the words we say.
The words of course matter, but emphasis comes with movement and body language.
If you’re nervous, or if you don’t believe in what you’re saying, the audience can
soon know.
The right physical communication can have a profound impact on how your message
is received and interpreted. Stand up straight, take deep breaths, look people in the
eye, and smile. Don’t lean on one leg or use gestures that feel unnatural. Avoid
crossing your arms, clasping your hands behind or in front of your body or hands in
pockets. Don’t fiddle with anything. Keep your hands free for expressive
gesticulation.
The more you project confidence, the more confident you are likely to feel. Get out
there and own the room. Even if you are terrified. Fake it. Look people in the eye (but
not for too long! You don’t want to appear creepy) and command their attention. This
tactic not only creates a deeper connection with individuals but the entire audience.
4. Use Humour and Tell Stories
Inject a funny anecdote in your presentation, and you will certainly grab your
audience’s attention. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story
can provide that.
Storytelling is a crucial skill that has benefited thousands of successful leaders to
connect, engage and inspire the stakeholders in their life and career. A clearly
articulated story communicates effectively and makes us feel emotionally connected
through meaningful moments. Powerful stories move people and lead to action. It
sticks in our minds and helps us remember ideas and concepts.
5. Watch for Feedback and Adapt to It
Keep the focus on the audience. Gauge their reactions, adjust your message, and stay
flexible. Delivering a canned speech will guarantee that you lose the attention of or
confuse even the most devoted listeners.
Speaking off-the-cuff is about training your mind to transfer your thinking and
feelings into words in double-quick time. It is about training yourself to express your
opinions, present information or provide suggestions, at lightning speed, under
pressure, but still maintaining your cool and projecting a calm and controlled
demeanor. Learn powerful techniques for collecting your thoughts quickly and
speaking convincingly in public. Once you master the system, you will grow
immensely as a public speaker.

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