The most common phobia that Americans have is glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Seventy-five percent of all Americans report having a fear of public speaking, beating out fear of spiders, fear of the dark and even fear of death. What they need is advice for giving a good speech--advice that's more constructive than &picture the audience naked.&
Never forget who you're talking to. You're speaking to a specific audience. And audiences, by definition, gather to watch something that's worth their being held hostage in a cramped room for an extensive amount of time. But don't worry: An audience is much easier to control than separate individuals. To woo audience members, you must do two things: find out what they want to hear, and figure out how to get that message across.
Know what the audience wants to hear. Each audience is different. Keeping that in mind, here's how to gear your speech towards a specific audience:
*Research your audience. Find out what the average audience member will be like. What will the average age be? What about their familiarity with the subject? Will they be fun-loving or stodgy? What are they expecting to learn from you? Thinking about these simple elements will set you on the right track.
*Use appropriate words and body language. A career-day speech in an elementary-school classroom is not the place to start pulling out terms like, &software development& when what you really want to say is &I do stuff with computers.& But if you're giving a presentation to a group of programming colleagues, you should by all means refer to what you do as &software development.& If the audience doesn't understand your words, your speech will completely fly over their heads. If the words you use are too simple, your speech will be drowned out by the snoring.
*Think about the image you want to convey. When you're speaking to children, smile a lot and look friendly and warm. When delivering a presentation to a group of distinguished colleagues, you still want to be accessible, but you must also maintain an authoritative air.
The whole point of giving a speech is not just to make it through all your index cards, but to also communicate something to your audience. Consider these suggestions to help you out:
*Treat the audience as a single entity. One trick of the trade is to pretend that the audience is just one person. When there's only one person you have to worry about, you feel more of a personal connection to him. Your speech will take back seat to the fact that you want the person who's listening to you to really understand what you're saying.
*Make eye contact. Nothing makes an audience more alert than a speaker who can stare down a crowd. Making eye contact means making a connection, and that is your number one goal. So let your eyes wander up from your notes as often and naturally as possible (this will get easier with practice).
*Consider letting the audience participate. It's not applicable to all speeches, but letting members of the audience participate during your presentation will warm up a crowd. It'll encourage them to pay attention, thus making you easier to understand. Participation can range anywhere from asking for a show of hands to dividing the group into little clusters and giving each cluster a task. However, you should never call on someone who is not prepared to answer, nor should you ever embarrass anybody.
Most speeches have three main components: the introduction, the body and the closing.
The introduction is possibly the most important part of your speech, because you want to grab your audience's attention from the start. So come up with something clever, shocking or interesting right at the very beginning. Here are some possible techniques to use:
*Be dramatic. Say something like, &I'm about to reveal a plan that will drastically alter the face of humanity as we know it!& when your presentation is really about a new brand of facial soap.
*Tell a joke. Getting people to laugh will loosen them up and make them feel inclined to like you and hear what you have to say. Don't try this if your jokes are usually met by silence or groans. Test out your opening on your most brutally honest of friends.
*Tell a story. This will make the audience see you as a person instead of a boring public speaker, thus giving you an air of accessibility. just keep the story short (under one minute) and relevant to the rest of your presentation. The point of the story is to lead the audience into your speech, so if your anecdote ends with your dog saving the day, and your speech is about bank mergers, you might have a hard time segueing from your intro into the rest of the speech.
*Pose a question. Asking audience members for their input will make them feel involved, even if you're going to answer your own question.
The body is your speech. Everything you want to say should come out here, in an organized, non-trivialized fashion. Here are some possible techniques:
*Use a formal outline. You can prepare for writing the content of your speech by outlining your major points with Roman numerals. Most good speeches have two or three main points, each of which has a couple of sub-points or examples. Formally outlining your speech will ensure that your logical flow makes sense and that your audience doesn't get lost. It will also help you figure our where the holes in your speech are, in case you have to do some last-minute extra research.
*Mind-map. A technique developed by a British brain researcher in the 1970s, mind-mapping is a less stiff version of writing up an outline. Instead of making a list, you write the main topic of your speech in the center of a piece of paper, then draw branches extending from it that highlight your key points. Then draw more branches from the key points to elaborate on the sub-points. The good thing about mind maps is that they don't confine you to listing your ideas in
you can just use your creative juices and let the ideas flow. Then, once you've mind-mapped, you can create a more formal outline.
However you create your body, the key point is that you are organized. The audience must be able to follow your thoughts.
The closing--the way you end a speech--is almost as important as the way you begin it. The audience will be most restless at the end, and you have to find a way to tie everything together so they don't walk away remembering how badly they were fidgeting. So sum up everything for them in a few concise sentences and leave them with a witty line. If appropriate, also ask for questions. This doesn't mean saying, &Any- questions?-No?-I-didn't-think-so,& then running away. Instead, after you ask for questions, give the audience at least 10 seconds to respond. If there are questions, keep each response short (under one minute), and never take a guess at an answer. If you don't know how to respond to something, take down the questioner's email or phone number and tell her you'll get back to her soon. Or you can just say, &Honestly, I don't know,& and leave it at that.
Writing a good speech is something that people write entire books on. But here are some quick cheat-notes to consider:
Vary your word choice. Your speech will get very boring very quickly if you repeatedly use the same words. So use interesting and different words and phrases and keep things new.
Get a thesaurus. It's not cheating, it's expanding your vocabulary, and all great writers use one. A word of warning: Only use words that people know.
Keep the writing conversational, no matter how technical or unexciting the subject content might be. No one likes being lectured to, so there are a couple of tricks you can use to make it feel like a normal dinner-table conversation:
1. Throw out rhetorical questions as if you r you might even get nods of agreement.
2. Incorporate words that you usually use while speaking, but not in writing, such as &okay& (as in &OK, so we're all caught up&) or &see& (as in &See, the reason is&).
3. Refer to the event. If you're speaking at a graduation, refer to the graduation. It makes your speech sound more personalized.
Whenever possible, describe a feeling or situation in detail. The audience will follow you with more facility if you paint a picture instead of continually throwing out dry, emotionless words. One way to do this is to use action verbs. Instead of saying &learn,& try &elucidate.& Also, imagery can be very effective. Instead of simply informing the audience that female praying mantises instinctively bite off the heads of males after they've finished mating, you could try a more graphic and dramatic approach:
&Imagine you are a male praying mantis, in the prime of your life. You want--more than anything else--to fornicate. But you've seen other males do it and then get their heads ripped off and be promptly consumed by the females. What do you do?& What do you do?&
Humor almost always helps. It's even appropriate at eulogies. The essence is in the timing, though. It's a good idea to test out humor on friends prior to the actual presentation. And leave out any humor that is even remotely offensive. Often, self-deprecating humor (that doesn't completely destroy your credibility as a speaker) works well.
Rewrite your speech--many, many times. Even the most brilliant writer never gets it perfect on the first try, so you have to continually rewrite and tighten your speech. Get rid of superfluous information (no matter how funny it is), and make sure each line has a point.
After you've written your speech, it can be helpful to put it on 3-by-5-inch index cards. They are easier to carry around and shuffle through, and because you don't want to spend your entire presentation reading (and not speaking), index cards will make you feel more inclined to glance up when you flip through them. Just be sure to put huge numbers on the front of each card, in case they accidentally get shuffled around. But don't use the index cards as a crutch. Then, people will think that you're talking to your hand.
Unless you're a descendant of the Lincoln or the Douglas family lines, you'll need to rehearse your speech several times before presenting it. The best speakers become effective speakers through constant practice.
Methods of practice:
*Stand in front of a full-length mirror and try to look like a public speaker. Keep your posture straight and your hands in sight, and look into your own eyes. Tell yourself, &Gosh darn it, people want to hear what I have to say!&, then begin delivering your speech. Be conscious of the way you look in the mirror and adjust yourself accordingly as you're talking. Make sure you're not being stiff, but always maintain an alert posture, or the audience will end up imitating your slump. Look into your eyes whenever you look up from your notes, and look up from your notes often.
*Tape-record--or, even better, videotape--yourself delivering the presentation. When you replay the tape, listen to determine if everything sounds coherent and logical, and watch the way you look while speaking. Look for eye contact, gestures and weird facial tics.
*Gather some friends and family, sit them down and deliver your whole spiel to them. After it's over, ask them to give you some constructive feedback (the last thing you need to do is have your confidence shaken). Ask them to tell you about what you did well and what you need work on. Ask them to tell you what they didn't understand.
*Rehearse small sections of your speech throughout the day. If you have 5 or 10 minutes, go over parts of the speech in your mind. These mini-rehearsals are easier to fit into your schedule, and will give you a chance to practice parts of the speech that are giving you trouble.
As you improve, see if you can memorize sections without relying on the notes at all. These memorized sections will give you prolonged time to connect to the audience.
Once you feel very comfortable with the material, don't be afraid to ad-lib some parts when you feel like it. This is your speech and you can s as long as you're sure you can get back on track, try speaking off the cuff. It'll help you sound conversational instead of like a robot.
Incorporate gestures. It is not fun it is imperative that you occasionally use a gesture or two during your speech. Here are some tips for effective gesturing:
*Less is more. The more gestures you make, the more it takes away from the power of each gesture. So use gestures to emphasize important points. If you use too many gestures, you'll look like a windmill, arms waving about.
*Use gestures when using active words. If you're talking about a split between two people (or organizations or concepts), use a gesture that emphasizes it. If you're talking about a synergy or meshing of people (or organizations or concepts), use a gesture that emphasizes it.
*Practice your gestures in front of the mirror as you rehearse. And don't forget the most important gesture: to smile. It makes you look more comfortable and less like a victim in front of a firing squad.
Project your voice. Contrary to popular belief, projecting your voice does not mean shouting. When you project, you simply raise the volume of your natural speaking voice without losing control of it (that's when it becomes &shouting&). Think of the difference between talking to someone in a noisy restaurant, and calling your dog in from the backyard.
You must always project while giving a speech, even if you are presenting in a small room. Find the object furthest away from you and deliver your speech to it. During the first minute of speaking, monitor your audience members' faces (especially the ones in the back row) to see if they look confused. If you notice that they are not paying attention from the very start, stop yourself and ask if everyone can hear you. If there's no reply, you just got your answer.
Visual aids are not always necessary, but they are good to include if they help you get your point across. The key is to make sure that they add to your speech. After all, it's just plain dumb if, during a speech about saving the trees, you whip out a picture of a tree. We all know what trees look like. It is equally useless to present a very complicated diagram that someone sitting in the tenth row can barely see, let alone decipher. So keep your visual aids very simple. Images and uncomplicated graphs are best, but if you want to make a list of points to go over, keep each line of the list brief, and the number of lines just as short. Try five words per line and five lines per visual aid.
It's just a speech. Your life does not depend on it (at least, not in most cases). But if the thought of going out there and completely freezing up makes you freeze up just thinking about it, go through some of these relaxing exercises just prior to your performance.
Physical preparation:
*The night before, don't eat dairy or drink milk. They cause you to phlegm up. Also avoid soda, coffee, tea or other caffeinated drinks for at least 1 hour before the speech. They'll just make you even more antsy.
*The morning of your speech, brush your teeth and use mouthwash. A clean mouth is a happy mouth.
*Look presentable. Dress in nice clothes, comb your hair, do your nails and groom yourself so you look as nice as possible. As the saying goes, &Dress to impress.& The nicer you look, the more credibility you'll have with the audience.
*Go to the bathroom about 30 minutes before the speech.
*Deep-breathing exercises may seem cheesy, but they really slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and reduce your adrenaline flow. So try breathing in through your nose, holding your breath for 5 seconds and breathing out through your mouth. Do this at least three times, but don't go over six, or you may either keel over or start to hyperventilate.
*If hand gestures are a part of your presentation, shake up your hands to get the blood going. This exercise will make it more natural for you to move them around during the performance.
*Vocal exercises can help. Prepare your mouth by running through your speech at full voice several times. If you screw up, just keep remembering that the audience won't have a text and see where you screwed up. Just move on as if nothing happened.
*Most importantly, be confident. Even if you're not, the better you fake it, the more comfortable the audience will be with you--and thus, the more positive vibes they'll throw your way.
Mental preparation:
Think these comforting thoughts (and true facts) before and during your presentation:
&The audience's initial impression of me is made within the first 3 seconds of my appearance.& This can be used to your advantage, because if you make sure you walk onto the stage with a bright smile and confident posture, you already have it made.
&I look better than I feel.& Everyone feels like a wreck when they first get up there, but most don't look like one. In fact, most people who videotape themselves giving a rehearsal presentation are pleasantly surprised to find out that their wildly beating heart actually doesn't show up on the tape.
&The audience wants me to succeed!& An audience is made up of people who are not unlike you. They are not bloodthirsty animals. They came to hear you because you have something important to say. Also, because they don't want their time to be wasted, it's in their best interest for you to succeed.
&A mistake will not matter much.& Granted, people won't forget a nasty belch in the middle of a serious point, but completely ignore stumbles or slight pauses. Just move on. Most people won't notice your mistakes unless you draw attention to them by panicking.
&The single best way to have a successful presentation is to prepare properly&and I have!& (Right?)
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When you are in the market for a new health insurance policy, first make sure that you understand all the laws and regulations that apply to health insurance in your local area. For example, your legislation may provide protection for those who have preexisting medical conditions. Knowing about things like this is important in case you come across a company attempting to deny you proper coverage.Raise the deductibles of your health insurance in order to lower the premiums you pay. When you increase the deductible you decrease your premium. Having a high deductible allows you to pay a lower premium, but should you use any medical services, your out-of-pocket expense will cost more before your insurance pays out. If you've just graduated from college and are looking to purchase health insurance for the first time, keep the following in mind. Many employers will provide health insurance for their employees that you can use. If you are not yet 26, you can remain
Stay conscious of your foot motion and placement. If you fall on a baseline, you will be out of bounds. Not dribbling when you take more than a few steps will result in a walking call as well as a forfeit of the ball. Being aware of your body movements can give you an advantage on the court. One of the best ways to always be in proper defensive position is to never break out of the defensive stance. Slide your feet to and fro or use your opposing foot to push off to maintain your position. Keep in mind that your feet shouldn't cross and this should make you good at defense. If you have someone who can tape your game, you can view the recording to see how well you performed on the court. Can you see where you can improve your form? Are there things you might have done differently? Look at how you did and judge yourself. Sometimes you have to face reality about your skills and just not dream about how you want to be. If you are in a good position to receive a
Optical zoom is what you should focus with instead of the digital zoom option. You can continue zooming much closer t however, the image will have sacrificed quality when digital zooming is used. Digital zoom lowers the quality of the image by adding pixels. You may be able to disable digital check your owner's manual. Make sure you use optical zoom instead of digital zoom for macro shots. Many cameras are set up so you can get as close as you want to your subject w however, the image quality will be compromised as soon as your camera makes the switch from optical zoom to digital. Digital zoom mode interpolates the pixels of the shot and adds them into the photograph, which lowers the quality of the picture. Check your camera manual to find out how to disable this feature in your particular model. A great photography tip is to bring your camera with you wherever you go. You never know when an awesome
Now that you've reached the end of this article, you know how essential video marketing is. Older ad campaigns are no longer as effective. These days, it is essential to have a presence online. When you use what you've learned, you'll come out on top. Impart knowledge that you have picked up over the years. You won't be giving out your secrets, but you can share some behind the scenes stuff. Document how you put together the product you sell or create a detailed tutorial for an activity your audience will be interested in. By doing this, your viewers will want to check out more of your videos. There is no better way to increase the success of a business than video marketing. The best videos benefit your company by educating consumers, communicating important information and providing ongoing support and inspiration. This article will give you some tips and tricks to help you be successful with your video marketing.Don't expect your video to go viral. Using
Make sure your home is well-maintained and safe to limit the likelihood of accidents or injuries that may result in home owner insurance claims. Many accidents are preventable and taking the time to perform maintenance activities can save you from expensive claims in the future. Reducing the likelihood of claims also means you reduce the likelihood of increasing premiums. The internet becomes a valuable tool when shopping for the best home insurance policy at the best possible rate. You will be able to compare different coverage with different companies to find the one that will fit your needs the best. Be sure to check out the company before signing on with them though. The best rate does not always mean the best policy.Insurance will protect your home in case of a fire, starting, either inside or coming from an outside source. If the home is burnt down or otherwise damaged by the fire, it can be covered by the individual's insurance plan. Insurance can save
Good leaders must finish the job. You hear many leaders brag about their projects, but many haven't actually finished them. Those that don't genuinely finish can lose the confidence of their clients. You must set goals and see your tasks through to completion. Remember that nothing is entirely useful until it's finished. Leadership can make the difference between a successful business and one that doesn't succeed. People work harder for those who know how to get the best out of them. Use the tips your learned here to lead people to greatness. You don't have to be the toughest, hardest working person in the world, but you do have to know how to lead. Good Luck.If you want to be a good business leader, try to treat everything as being your personal fault. This is ultimately about assuming personal responsibility for all that happens in your work. Never blame coworkers or the economy. Understand that at the end of the day, those who created their own fate are
Asthma sufferers should definitely stay indoors more when pollen increases. While asthma isn't an allergy, many allergy irritants can affect it. Now there's information on local air quality available so you can monitor whether you're going to be exposed to hard to breath air. If you are an asthma sufferer, you need to warm-up before you begin any strenuous exercise and to properly cool-down when you are finished. By doing these things, you will help prevent suffering from a big attack in the middle of your workout or immediately afterwards. Keep the place you live clean, and make sure to sweep it regularly. Also, be sure to keep your bedding as clean as possible. This will eradicate dust mites, which can cause asthma attacks. The buildup of dust in the air is an irritant and increases the possibility of an asthmatic attack.Target gradual strength training and increase the capacity of your lungs. Do not gamble with your chances of triggering an attack by attempting
Try to stick to one topic in each blog post. Try focusing on a single topic so your blog doesn't appear cluttered. While this tip might seem like common sense, it is one of the most important things to remember while blogging. If you are serious about blogging, buy a custom domain name rather than hosting your blog on a free service like Blogger. It only costs a few dollars, but gives you the ability to brand your website and increase your search engine rank. Visitors will have less trouble remembering the blog if its title includes your business name.Blog keywords should be unique and not extremely competitive. Choosing the same keywords that are commonly used will make your article hard to find. Keep your keywords unique to get the search engines' attention.When trying to think about the keywords you want to use for your blog, know that it is essential to choose more unique words rather than competitive ones. If you pick keywords that many other sites have,
If you find that your memory has deteriorated drastically in a short period of time, it is important that you see your doctor right away. Sudden memory loss could be a sign of a more serious medical condition, such as Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, which can effect people of all ages. You can do activities that will help you improve your memory. You have the advice you need in the article you have read, so now you need to give your brain the help it needs. Use this information to full advantage, so that you can stay lucid and retain your memory well into old age. When someone you know is affected by memory loss, attempt to be very patient and understanding when you are with them. It can be very hard for them, and you not being understanding can make it worse for them. If you are patient and understanding, you may be able to help them.Memory games are a good way to keep your memory sharp. There are a lot of memory games that are both fun, and can help your
You can include some embellishments in your bouquet of flowers including rhinestones or Swarovski crystals! You can add some crystals that have been glued on, some costume jewelery, or an heirloom of your own. Use stones that are roughly the same cut, size, and color as those in your ensemble to ensure coordination. When picking a DJ for your wedding, make sure you choose someone with a great reputation. A bad DJ can ruin your reception, so ask any candidates for their references along with their fees. If a candidate has no references, mark him off the list immediately! If his references are all family, that's another reason to give him the boot.If you need to look great on your wedding day but money is a bit tight, then considering renting rather than buying any diamonds used in the wedding. This will give you the stunning look that you desire but will not cost you a lot of money, allowing you to stick to your budget. Once you have decided on the date of your
Vacuuming is a better choice than sweeping. Sweeping will stir up the dust and put it back into the air. Using a vacuum (with a good filtering bag) will capture the particles and remove them from the air you breathe and keep them from resettling on the surfaces of your house.Avoid scratching your skin in areas that have eczema. This will only aid in making the skin itchier and will increase the inflammation. It could also cause infection. If you need to calm the itch, try applying a cooling gel or moisturizer. Make sure fingernails are clipped short, as well.Be sure that the clothes you wear do not cause skin irritation. Some fabrics like the ones that are synthetic may trigger some flare-ups. Cotton is always a good choice. Also, be sure to wash new articles of clothing prior to wearing them. Use a liquid detergent that's mild, unscented, and without a fabric softener when you clean your clothes. An eczema outbreak won't be the end of life as you know it,
There can be little doubt that heavy debt burdens are the cause of extreme difficulty and life disruptions for countless individuals. Fortunately, with a bit of solid knowledge about how to achieve peace through smart debt consolidation, help is near. Review the guidance provided above on a regular basis as you make your decisions, and a bright financial tomorrow can be yours. Debt consolidation might offer you some relief from financial troubles, but only if you research your options and make a wise choice. Take the time to consider the pros and cons of every program, then use this information to decide what to do and what not to do. This way, you can make the best decision. Find out how the debt consolidation company is funded, and do not do business with them if they refuse to disclose this information. If they say they are a non-profit organization, make sure to check with the state to see if that is true. Also, if they say they are tax-exempt, check that
Many people who stuffer from stress, and anxiety are not taking the time to relax, and chill out. Take some time every day to just kick back, and relax with a good book, or a cup of tea. If you practice this relaxation for 20 minutes every day, you will notice your anxiety levels decrease over time.Learn to laugh and laugh often. Laughter is one of the best ways to release tension and to produce the endorphins that make you feel good. Laughter releases the tension in your muscles that builds up and makes your anxiety lose the grip that it has on you. Learning to laugh at the little stresses in life makes then fade away, instead of allowing them to build-up into a full blown anxiety attack.Treat your anxiety like a serious medical issue. If you are having problems with anxiety, then you should not be ashamed to talk to a professional. This is similar to having a medical issue and it requires expert advice.As you have read in this article, you may have feelings
The technical definition for sleep apnea is simply lacking oxygen when sleeping. Given this underlying cause, it's a good idea for sleep apnea sufferers to avoid high altitudes. High elevations mean that your oxygen level will be lower and may cause your sleep apnea to be worse. Sleeping at high elevations should be avoided whenever possible. Try sleeping on your side to reduce sleep apnea as back sleeping only worsens the symptoms. Put blockades to either side of you to keep you from rolling onto your back if you must. This makes it far less likely for you to revert to a prone sleeping posture. Keep a regular sleeping schedule to lessen the symptoms of sleep apnea. Your condition is already disrupting your nightly sleep cycle. A routine sleep pattern will discourage the condition from getting worse. The adjustment that is most important is your sleep schedule. Using a nasal spray prior to bedtime can help. It is better to use saline nasal sprays, rather than
Keep your dog calm when you enter the room. Playtime with them is great, however, they must learn to be calm when you're entering a room. Don't acknowledge your dog until you decide. This will establish a controlled atmosphere.A good dog training tip is to always be aware of other dogs when you're taking your dog for a walk. Certain dogs often display aggression, and it can be dangerous to make the assumption that all dog owners have done the right thing regarding training. Take care to avoid coming into contact with any animal that appears overly aggressive or antisocial.Teach your dog to learn 'down'. This command can be used in an emergency, or used as the basis for teaching other behaviors. Dogs trained in the "down" command will get to the ground within a moment of the command in tense situations, making this command a great safety tool.If you go into a training session expecting the worst from your dog's behavior, you will get what you expect. Understand
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