In part 3 three of the program we will cover how to:

1. Speak with authority
2. Conquer speaking stress
3. Get your listeners?attention
4. State your case with care

1. SPEAK WITH AUTHORITY

You have control over how you look and sound. If you want to sound authoritative Rickard Rakell Womens Jersey , then make sure you look authoritative and feel authoritative.

When you are getting ready to speak, form a mental image that relates directly to the manner in which you want to deliver your message. If you want to be authoritative, then picture someone from your experience who has delivered a speech in an authoritative manner. You might think of President John F. Kennedy Antoine Vermette Womens Jersey , for example. Emulate this person when you speak.


Last of all Josh Manson Womens Jersey , consider your body language. It is hard to sound or to be authoritative when you are hunched over a podium, bent over a table, or slouched in your chair. Whether you are standing or sitting Derek Grant Womens Jersey , have proper posture, do not fidget, and do not let your eyes drift. If you are making a voice-narration using a script then stay focused and do not let your mind drift.

2. CONQUER SPEAKING STRESS

Having a bit of speech fright is very common and normal. The feeling of being uncomfortable can occur when the group you are going to address is large or small. You may even feel stress when you speak with just one person. For example you may become nervous when you are going to speak with your boss.

Symptoms of speech fright include a trembling voice John Gibson Womens Jersey , anxious feelings, and a loss of your natural speaking pace. Some people experience a pounding heart and high levels of perspiration. All of these symptoms are primarily caused by high levels of adrenaline. What can you do about them?

First, when you are getting ready to speak Jakob Silfverberg Womens Jersey , make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speech he often felt the surge of adrenaline. He dealt with it by pretending that he was getting up at that point in time to speak. It was his way of burning off?some of that adrenaline. He psychologically burned off some of his anxiety by doing this. By combining this mental technique and by taking some deep breaths you may be able to burn off just enough of that extra surge in adrenaline.

I use these techniques as well and find them both helpful.

Second, before you speak Ryan Miller Womens Jersey , visualize yourself delivering the speech smoothly and with confidence. In the movie My Dinner with Andre,?the main character tells a story about being in a play when he was young. A fellow child-actor told him that it would be hot and stuffy on stage under the lights, and he would be sweaty. The other person was trying to convince him that he would be unsuccessful on stage. It was exactly the wrong mental preparation. Do the opposite and imagine successfully communicating with the audience before you even step in front of it.

When you do begin speaking Brandon Montour Womens Jersey , never apologize for being nervous. Your nervousness is often not obvious to others. No one can see your pounding heart. Your apology only draws attention to the problem and distracts from your message. Keep in mind that you are usually much more critical of yourself than anyone in the audience will be.

As you gain confidence and speak more often and apply some of these techniques your level of nervousness will diminish.

3. GET YOUR LISTENERS?ATTENTION

When making a presentation, consider how you could tell a story to make your point. Everyone loves a good story. By telling a story you put it in context and add a real-life human dimension to it. Imagine being able to tell great a story about your business or your product or service and the benefits of working with you or using your product. This is a very compelling thing to do with a potential customer.

Telling a good joke that relates to your topic can effectively get the listeners?attention, but do not try to be too funny. Some people have a knack with humor and others do not. If the joke is short Ondrej Kase Womens Jersey , and relates somehow to the topic and you feel comfortable telling then I say go for it. If you are uncertain for any reason then it may be best to not use humor.

In a conversation with a small group or one-on-one, you will be perceived as interesting if you show sincere interests in others. Make a point of asking questions, not just talking about your own topics. When you ask a question make it open ended and one that people cannot answer with a simple yes or no. By engaging their participation Chris Wagner Womens Jersey , you naturally engage their attention.

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