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Pacing
I recently observed a speaker's behaviour as he was delivering his speech. His content was impeccable and his delivery was good. However, he had an annoying habit which got to me after a while. As he was speaking, he was constantly moving from left to right, for no apparent reason.
Substance or style?
Which is more important: the content of your speech or the delivery?
The 2008 Democratic primary race serves as an excellent example of the two approaches to speaking: in the substance corner, Hillary Clinton; in the style corner, Barack Obama.
Remove all distractions
Few things can affect the effectiveness of your speech like unwanted distractions do. Unwanted distractions should not be confused with unexpected distractions.
Reading your speech
This week I had the opportunity to see Robert G. Miller speak. He is the owner of Future Electronics, a large distributor of electronic components.
Anchoring
One of the little known concepts of public speaking is anchoring. Think of anchoring as a way to "mark your territory" as you speak. The act of repeatedly using that anchor helps your audience remember what you say.
What type of speech are you delivering?
Have you ever tried to create a speech, but the ideas just didn't seem to jell? You know, they seem good enough, they support your message, but they just don't go together.
When preparing your speech, it helps if you know what type of speech you want to create. There are four types of speeches:
You are what you eat
Last week I attended a gala for la Jeune Chambre de Commerce Haïtienne (JCCH) honouring one of its members.
Dealing with anxiety
One of the members of the list asked me about some techniques to control anxiety. This is a great question since it is one of the most frequent problems you will face when speaking.
Tune in to their favourite radio station
I recently was asked to watch and to comment on the speeches of two people. Both speakers were vastly different in their approach and in their content, however both displayed the same type of problem in their delivery.
A different perspective
In today's newsletter, I will teach you one of the most important aspects of public speaking.
In today's newsletter, you will learn one of the most important aspects of public speaking.
Which of the preceding statements do you find most appealing? Why?
Take a moment to think about it before reading on.