There
have been many articles and books written on public speaking from how to
deliver a great speech to how to control your breathing.
Here
are three things I think about before giving a presentation.
And by the way, these three are on multiple lists, just Google it!
And by the way, these three are on multiple lists, just Google it!
- Knowledge
- Audience
- Delivery
Knowledge
It
goes without saying that giving a speech about a subject matter you know well
is a great confidence booster. I would suggest you don't give a speech on
a subject you know little or nothing about. You must be credible.
Don't' fake it!
Audience
It's
important to know the audience you're speaking to and how they identify
themselves. Speaking to a group of business people and talking about
organizations or vice versus is a killer.
I
also put the room set-up in the "audience" category. It's
important that you visit the venue where you will be speaking to get
comfortable with the lighting, make sure your AV works and how you will project
your message.
Delivery
Watch
those nervous ticks! I hate when a speaker says "um."
It's a pet peeve of mine. Remember, silence is golden. Don't rush
your delivery and stay on message.
Open
strong, tell a story and end with a powerful quote or fact to bring it all together.
If
you keep these three things in mind the next time you're about to give a
speech, you'll do great.
Just
get out there and do it!
