| Public speaking is the act of speaking on a particular | | | | • Know your audience well and interact with them |
| subject in front of a group of people with the intention | | | | before starting on your speech. This way you feel |
| of influencing, entertaining or informing the listeners. In | | | | better while speaking. And as you spot familiar faces |
| order to be a good speaker one must be able to | | | | in the audience looking up to you, your confidence |
| influence people, change their opinion, and get the point | | | | increases tenfold. |
| across. But the important question is, how does one | | | | • Remember, stage fright is nothing but a |
| develop confidence for public speaking? Of the many | | | | manifestation of our lack of belief in our own self. So |
| public speaking skills o master, this is perhaps the most | | | | tell yourself that you are going to speak really well and |
| important & challenging. | | | | you will. |
| Here are some excellent tips for you to successfully | | | | • Focus more on the speech than the audience. |
| become a good public speaker: | | | | • Also, know the area where you are going to |
| • The first and the foremost secret is to be always | | | | deliver the speech. The more comfortable you are in |
| well prepared for the speech. Be hundred percent sure | | | | your surroundings, the more flow your speech is going |
| of your content and know exactly what you are going | | | | to have. You will sound a lot more confident and at |
| to say to your audience. And always know a little | | | | ease.Always be energetic and alert while giving a |
| more than what is on your speech. This way, you gain | | | | speech as it livens up the atmosphere. Spectators look |
| confidence as you go along because you know what | | | | up to you as someone who is very sure of what he is |
| you are talking about. | | | | speaking. |
| • Time your speech well. You will be extra | | | | • Your body language defines your personality. So |
| confident if you plan exactly when you will start and | | | | don’t slouch, smile excessively or fiddle with your |
| finish. | | | | hair or hands. Be confident and maintain a right posture |
| • Even if you are a skilled speaker, you are bound | | | | with your head upwards. |
| to feel nervous sometimes. Don’t worry, stay calm | | | | • Remember no one really knows how tensed you |
| and turn your nervousness into raw energy that you | | | | might be. So even if you make a mistake or an error, |
| can use while delivering your speech. | | | | move on and don’t let it break your flow. This will |
| • Relax a bit before the speech. Take a few deep | | | | maintain your confidence. Smile and stay focused. |
| breaths through your nose and let the tension melt | | | | Follow these tips and you will be giving great speeches |
| away. | | | | in no time! |