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1、Seven Principles of Effective Public Speaking Jan 24,2019 By Richard Zeoli When we watch celebrities,politicians,or business leaders speak on television or in public,they seem so at ease that we may wonder:are great speakers made,or are they just born that way?While it is true that some individuals

2、are born with this gift,many effective public speakers have trained themselves to be so.Either they have received formal media training or they have delivered so many presentations that over time theyve learned what works for them.So,what is the true secret to effective public speaking?Here are seve

3、n principles of public speaking that Ive developed in my role as a media coach.Keep them in mind the next time you find yourself presenting before a group.Perception:Stop trying to be a great“public”speaker.People want to listen to someone who is interesting,relaxed,and comfortable.In the routine co

4、nversations we have every day,we have no problem being ourselves.Yet too often,when we stand up to give a speech,something changes.We focus on the“public”at the expense of the“speaking.”To become effective at public speaking,you must do just the opposite:focus on the speaking and let go of the“publi

5、c.”Think of it as a conversation between you and the audience.If you can carry on a relaxed conversation with one or two people,you can give a great speech.Whether your audience consists of two people or two thousand and whether youretalking about the latest medical breakthrough or what you did toda

6、y at work,be yourself;talk directly to people and make a connection with them.Perfection:When you make a mistake,no one cares but you.Even the most accomplished public speaker will make a mistake at some point.Just keep in mind that youll notice more than anyone in your audience.The most important t

7、hing you can do after making a mistake during a presentation is to keep going.Dont stop andunless the mistake was truly earth shatteringnever apologize to the audience for a minor slip.Unless they are reading the speech during your delivery,the audience wont know if you left out a word,said the wron

8、g name,or skipped a page.Because“to err is human,”a mistake can work for you,because it allows you to connect with your audience.People dont want to hear from someone who is“perfect;”they will relate much more easily to someone who is real.Master the art of public speaking and crush your next presen

9、tation with one of our public speaking seminars,available online and in a classic classroom format.Visualization:If you can see it,you can speak it.Winners in all aspects of life have this in common:they practice visualization to achieve their goals.Sales people envision themselves closing the deal;

10、executives picture themselves developing new ventures;athletes close their eyes and imagine themselves making that basket,hitting that home run,or breaking that record.The same is true in public speaking.If youve read“10 Powerful Body Language Tips”then you know how anxiety can impact presentation s

11、kills.The best way to fight anxiety and to become a more comfortable speaker is to practice in the one place where no one else can see youyour mind.If you visualize on a consistent basis,youll prepare your mind for the prospect of speaking in public,and pretty soon youll conquer any feelings of anxi

12、ety.Discipline:Practice makes perfectly good.Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker.There is no such thing.Your goal is to be an effective public speaker.Like anything else in life,it takes practice to improve those public speaking skills.We too often take communication for granted because

13、we speak to people everyday.But when your prosperity is directly linked to how well you perform in front a group,you need to give the task the same attention as if you were a professional athlete.Remember,even world champion athletes practice every day.Try taking a class where you practice giving sp

14、eeches.Description:Make it personal.Whatever the topic,audiences respond best when the presenter can personalize their message.Its a terrific way to get intimate with large audiences.Take the opportunity to put a face on the facts of your presentation.People like to hear about other peoples experien

15、cesthe triumphs,tragedies,and everyday humorous anecdotes that make up their lives.Telling stories will give you credibility,and help your listeners engage more often.Whenever possible,insert a personal-interest element in your public speaking.This technique will make your listeners warm up to you,b

16、ut it will also do wonders at putting you at ease by helping you overcome any lingering nervousness.After all,on what subject is your expertise greater than on the subject of yourself?Inspiration:Speak to serve.For a twist that is sure to take much of the fear out of public speaking,take the focus o

17、ff yourself and shift it to your audience.After all,the objective is not to benefit the speaker but to benefit the audience,through your speaking skills teaching,motivation,or entertainment.So,in all your preparation and presentations,you should think about your purpose.How can you help your audienc

18、e members achieve their goals?Anticipation:Always leave em wanting more.One of the most valuable lessons I have learned from my years of communication skills training is that when it comes to public speaking,less is usually more.I dont think Ive ever left a gathering and heard someone say,“I wish th

19、at speaker had spoken longer.”On the other hand,I can imagine how many speakers probably cant count the times theyve thought,“Im glad that speech is over.It seemed to go on forever!”So,surprise your audience.Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated.If youve followed the firs

20、t six principles outlined here you already have their attention and interest,and its better to leave your listeners wishing you had spoken for just a few more minutes than squirming in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.Want to learn more on being an effective speaker?Watch our free webcast on delivering your message with authority and confidence.