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Written by Jane K.Thomas
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Saturday, 06 September 2008 |
Would you like to discover the secret of how you can get any audience to love you, without them even knowing it? Of course you would and it's probably right up there at the top of your public speaking tips wish list!
But by simply using a few straightforward techniques in every one of your speeches, you will easily guarantee that even the toughest audience will soon be rating you one of the best public speakers to be heard in a long time. By thoroughly understanding what your audience is looking for as you build your speech, you will ensure that you can make a positive connection with them even before you walk out on stage to begin your presentation.
So just what are these techniques that will guarantee to make any audience love you?
Step 1.
The most important place to start is understanding exactly what your audience wants - and expects - to hear. Once you know what topic you will be speaking on, this is easily discovered from your initial research. It really isn't cheating to go and ask a few people who have an interest in the subject what questions they would like answered or what aspect is most important to them. Browse through the search engines or borrow books on the subject from your local library - you'll soon get an idea of what is in your audience's minds.
Step 2.
Now you must concentrate on building an easy rapport with your audience. The best - and easiest - way is simply to remember to smile and make eye contact throughout your delivery. You are a warm and friendly person, so make an effort to let your audience know that too! One very important tip that is overlooked by so many public speakers is to be in the room or auditorium whilst their audience is arriving. This gives you the chance to greet a few people personally and will ensure that you are far more memorable than other speakers. Your audience will also feel that they already know and like you before you are formally introduced on stage.
Step 3.
Make sure that you use language that people will understand. Be sure to use words that are appropriate to your topic and will demonstrate a shared knowledge with your audience but beware of over-using jargon as it may go over their heads and make you appear to be too much of a show-off.
Step 4.
Always deliver benefits to the audience. Build your speech for their satisfaction, not yours. Make sure that you address their wants - whether that may be to be informed, entertained, educated, emotionally or spiritually fulfilled or to be shown how to gain some financial or health advantage. Provide a solution to a problem they may have and they will love you for it.
And the very best of all public speaking tips?
Step 5.
Appear confident and relaxed on stage.
It is a surprising truth that your audience will mirror what you project on stage, so if you are embarrassed, uneasy or hesitant in your manner, they will sub-consciously be feeling the same. If you appear at ease and relaxed during your presentaion, then they will relax too. So, if you are giving out signals that you are comfortable in their presence, have respect and affection for them and appreciate their attention, then they will do the same for you - without realising exactly why they are feeling warm and appreciative towards you. Guaranteed!
So by simply using all these public speaking tips in your presentations you will quickly discover that making your audience love you is much easier than you might have thought. Other, less successful public speakers overlook these vital techniques - don't you make the same mistake.
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