Public Speaking Techniques

Eric Amengor
2 min readMay 27, 2021

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It is essential to enhance your communication skills if you want to triumph in communicating within a group. Talking before a crowd of people can be fun just on the off chance that you are well prepared. Here are a few strategies that can assist you with improving your public speaking skills.

  • Maintain eye contact. It connotes your interest and desire to be honest.
  • Posture and motion are likewise effective approaches to convey your message.
  • Dress appropriately. Your outward appearance is also important. Your appearance ought to pass on dignity and respect.
  • Be conscious of others' space.
  • Keep your message reasonable and clear. Keep in mind, Less is more. Clarity is significant in light of the fact that it influences all areas of your message. Avoid using complex words; use words that your audience understands.

Why "Toning it down would be better"?

  • First and foremost, is to keep away from information overload. In the event that you give too much information, odds are your audience won’t hear you out any longer.
  • Second, clarity and making periodic pauses allows your crowd to comprehend and acknowledge what you are saying.

Be prepared. Recall the 6 W’s:

  • Who? – Determining your audience’s age, sexual orientation and interest are among the ways in which you can classify them.
  • What? – What subject might you want to examine? Generally, when you get an invite to speak in public, follow their theme.
  • How? – How would you be able to impart your message? Language and non-verbal prompts are important. Appropriate selection of words helps your audience understand you better.
  • When? – Obtain a logical plann for your conversation. Figure out how to pause when necessary.
  • Where? – If you have time, visit the area where you will conduct your speech. Decide the best seating arrangement as per the kind of your audience. You likewise need to think about the temperature, space and lighting conditions of the space. Visiting the area likewise assists you with figuring out where to put your visual guide.
  • Why? – Convey the benefit they will gain in the event that they will hear you out. Setting up a list of goals can help you limit down the central issues you need to emphasize.

Try not to overwhelm your audience with numbers and stats. You can place this information in handouts for simple reference later on.

Utilize visual guides to help your message.

Establish a rapport. Permit your crowd to partake in the conversation. You can likewise create rapport by calling your crowd by their names.

Have you had the privilege of addressing an audience?

Comment down below the techniques you used, and how your audience responded to said techniques. 🤗

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Eric Amengor

Hi I’m Eric. I love to write. I write on topics geared towards finding solutions, giving information and spreading positive vibes. Have fun reading. xoxo