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By Jordi Shoman
For some people, mastering the art of public speaking is a
lifetime of learning. It is something that they can never get
enough nerve for even though they can write eloquent speeches
and have important ideas to pass on at public meetings. It
requires a certain finesse to be able to speak in public and
the only way to do it is to jump right in with both feet. Even
though your insides are shaking standing in front of a group
of
strangers, once the speech is over, you can sit down feeling
immensely satisfied.
Being able to give an effective speech is not just a matter of
reading words off a page. There are certain techniques that
each speaker must master and each speech requires different
strategies. Of course the speech itself has to be good, but
you
cannot expect to receive accolades if you keep your head down
and do not look at the audience. This is where practice comes
into play. You do have to memorize a speech and use only cue
cards to help you find your place if you should get rattled
and
forget what comes next. This allows you to maintain eye
contact
with the audience and gives each listener the feeling that you
are talking to him or her.
Gestures are an important part of public speaking. Your hands
are just as effective as relaying your message as your mouth,
so why not use them. Using your hands to point or accentuate
aspects of your speech keeps the audience attentive to what
you
are saying. Your voice should be clear and all the words
spoken
slowly - not too slowly as to drag out the speech to make it
boring, but so that everyone can hear and understand you.
Having a good lead is the best way to grab the audience's
attention and once you get that, your job is to keep it by
what
you say and how you say it.
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