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Tips for Effective Public Speaking

Effective speaking is essential. Read this article to learn tips for effective public speaking.

10 POWERFUL SPEAKING TIPS

by Natalie Manor

47% more people are more afraid of speaking in public than are of dying. Every professional in today's workplace has to speak to others. A major part of your business day is spent in meetings, on the phone and in person with stakeholders, clients and staff. Effective speaking is essential.

You can use these effective and practical tips to start projecting a more confident image, increase your visibility, and expand your personal power and presence – TODAY.

1. Understand your own communication style. Analyze how well you listen, how well you communicate with others. How well do you receive information? What is your body language saying?

2. Overcome nervousness by being prepared. Determine in advance what your purpose is for seeking to communicate with another or a group. What outcome do YOU want to have happen? What information do you want them to take away from the interaction?

3. Analyze your audience. Know whom you are speaking to - be it one person or many. What is their style of communication, how effectively do they listen? What is their body language telling you about them?

4. Establish eye contact with each of your audience members. Ensure that they are following along with you. Watch for physical reactions both positive and negative. Are they relaxed, casual, intense, upset, angry?

5. Be certain that your communication is logical and sequential. Create phrases that help transition and connect your ideas. Lead your audience from one idea to the next.

6. Involve your audience in the communication process. Effective listening is part of effective communicating. Ask a question, listen and process their answer.

7. Control the flow of the communication. If someone has overtaken your "turn" to communicate your information, insert yourself back into the control position.

8. Create a powerful closing to your part in the conversation or presentation. Wrap it up and ensure that others know that you have finished speaking and have been listening to you.

9. Ask follow up questions to ensure clarity. Make conclusion statements. Monitor their behavioral reaction to your communication. Ask them in your communication with them was valuable.

10. Practice makes perfect. Seize opportunities to make a powerful impression and deliver valuable content.

Article on tip for effective public speaking by Natalie Manor or Natalie Manor & Associates. A recognized leader in the field of executive coaching and education, motivation, and personal and professional development, Natalie has successfully served a national client base since 1986. Get tips for effective public speaking (link to here: http://www.nataliemanor.com/) and more at http://www.nataliemanor.com/.

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