The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking(PDF)
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking
Whether you are speaking to a conference about a scientific discovery, your children about their behaviour, or your boss about a pay rise, you want your message to be heard and acted upon.
Effective Speaking is a skill that you can improve through practice and experience. This book can help you to learn some simple techniques that can improve your confidence and make you more comfortable with public speaking.
Use a Warm-Up Before Any Important Speaking Situation
Voice warm-ups are an important part of your preparation for any speaking situation. They will help you to sound more confident and professional and can also improve your breathing control.
Keep your head up when you speak, as this will help to project your voice and make it easier for people to understand what you are saying. It is also useful to pause occasionally to let your audience have a chance to catch their breath before continuing with your speech.
Avoid speeding up when you are nervous, as this makes it harder for your audience to understand what you are saying and may lead to stumbling over your words.
Good diction is also essential for effective speaking. You should always choose words that are relevant to the people you are speaking to.
Be Enthusiastic About Your Topic
You should be enthusiastic about the subject that you are talking about, as this will help to engage your audience and ensure that they are listening to what you have to say. It will also help to avoid using jargon or industry terminology, as this can be difficult for your audience to understand.