You're
giving a business presentation, a speech to your colleagues in your
field, or maybe a speech to a civic organization. What can you do to
make it better?
As a speech coach, I see many people make similar errors. Here are three tips to make your next presentation better.
First,
practice the key words of your presentation much more than you think is
necessary. Key words are the main points, "linked" to each other in
your mind. If you link them powerfully, when you think of the first word, you will be then able to think of all the other linked concepts. Do not memorize the entire speech word-for-word; if you forget a single
word, you may forget the entire speech!
Second,
you have only 30 seconds to get the audience to decide to pay attention
to you. Make sure every word in those first 30 seconds is important! Let the audience know why it is worthwhile for them to listen to you.
Third,
if a member of the audience asks you a question, repeat it into the
microphone before answering it. This allows your entire audience to hear
the question and gives you time to think about the question.
You only have one chance to make a great first impression on your audience!
Business Speech Improvement can help you with speech coaching, in-person or, in many cases, online. An e-book, Public Speaking: You Can Do It, is also available.
Be prepared for your next presentation; get speech coaching today!
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