MANAGING YOUR OWN CAREER ON
BECOMING AN EFECTIVE SPEAKER
Managing your own career effectively
involves several key steps:
1. Self-assessment:
2. Set clear goals:
3. Skill development:
4. Networking:
5. Personal branding:
6. Stay adaptable:
7. Seek feedback:
8. Take initiative:
9. Work-life balance:
10. Lifelong learning:
● How to become an effective speaker?
People in many career paths speak in front of
groups to share information, argue for a specific
policy or motivate employees. The ability to
speak well in public can help you advance in
your career and gain personal satisfaction.
Learning about speaking skills can help you
make presentations that engage your audiences
and ensure they understand your talking points.
Seven techniques to improve speaking skill:
1. Learn about your topic
Speakers who are very familiar with their topic
are often more confident and can answer
audience questions easily. Before a speaking
engagement, research your topic to anticipate
questions from your audience.
2. Know your audience
When speaking publicly, it's helpful to
understand who your audience is. By
understanding your audience, you can
determine how to best present your
information in a way they find helpful and
engaging.
3. Practice in accurate conditions
Before you make a presentation to an audience,
it's helpful to practice what you might say. This
can help you find the areas you have the most
confidence in and which parts need more work.
By practicing, you can improve your speech and
find the confidence to present it publicly.
4. Use notes during your speech
While strong speakers don’t memorize or read
their speeches, they often use outlines, cue
cards or other types of notes during their
presentations. These aids can help you
remember key points and keep your content in
order.
5. Incorporate audio or visual aids
Providing audio or visual aids can help your
audience understand what you say more
clearly. Using audio and video to enhance your
speech can also show your audience that you
firmly understand the material. When you
choose material to include in your presentation,
select pieces that enhance your speaking
points.
6. Pay attention to your body language
When practicing your speech, it's helpful to pay
attention to the way you present yourself. You
can practice your body language by speaking in
front of a mirror or asking a friend to provide
feedback on your eye contact, posture and
gestures.
7. Record your speeches and watch them
Watching your speeches can help you identify
areas for improvement, which can make your
later speeches stronger. When you give a
presentation, ask a colleague or classmate to
record you if they’re allowed.
Why is it important to be a good speaker?
Learning public speaking skills can be important
for advancing your career. Some positions may
require you to speak to large groups in daily
management, at occasional meetings or in front
of conference groups. Here are some key
benefits to improving your speaking skills:

And lastly always keep your audience

engaged!!!