To make sure your gestures match your words, think about the words you are using. Many of them will contain information or emotion that you can emphasize with a hand gesture. To get started, think about any wording you will …
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Hand gestures, an often-overlooked part of public speaking, can be the ‘secret sauce’ that spices up your speaking. Speakers who use hand gestures are seen as more agreeable, energetic, and charismatic. Correctly used gestures will draw attention to certain points, …
When asked to give a toast, most speakers know the obvious do’s and don’t’s; keep it clean, don’t talk about yourself, don’t embarrass anyone, and don’t drink until you have given the toast. Here are some not obvious tips that …
Effective communicators pay attention to the speed at which they speak. They know that if they talk at a “million miles an hour,” their colleagues will struggle to understand the message. No listener will work that hard to follow your …
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When speakers prepare for a presentation or speech, they devote most of their time to writing it out, when they should spend as much (if not more) time speaking it out. They overlook the fact that the material will be …
Most business speakers know the importance of story-telling when giving presentations. We know stories help our colleagues or customers stay focused and pay attention. We also know stories make information easier to remember. Yet, many times, presenters do not know …
Most business speakers know that a Call to Action provides a strong ending to a presentation. However, this is often a lost opportunity as speakers are not sure what to focus on. (A call to action is one or two …
Most business owners know the benefits of appearing as interview guests. Whether it is on a social media platform or in more traditional media, these appearances can bring real value to the business. As you prepare for that interview, it …
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Most presenters know that it is important to vary their pace. If they speak at the same speed for an entire presentation, it can seem monotonous to listeners. But, deciding when to speed up and when to slow down can …
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Most speakers are aware that people are a blend of both right brain and left brain skills. Yet, they speak only to the left brain. They present the material with a focus on linear thinking, analysis, facts, and logic; they …
Business Speakers. Use the 1-2 Punch: Connect With Emotion, Follow-up With Logic. Read more »