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5 Tips to become a Great Speaker..

 

Summary: 
Public Speaking is considered the second most feared thing by humans next to “death”. Yet, anyone can overcome this fear by frequent practice and remembering a certain set of rules. This post tries to points out these rules through 5 tips which if obeyed correctly, would help anyone to overcome this fear and become great public speakers and communicators.

Public Speaking is one of the most important skills that should be there in every professional. Whether it is speaking in a meeting or giving a speech in front of a big audience, the skill of public speaking and communicating will enable you to get your message through and keep your audience’s attention from the beginning to the end.


Tip # 1 Remember the 3 Critical Factors for Effective Communication
. First, there should be an Objective which is what you as a speaker is planning to achieve through your speech. Next, you have to have the Knowledge about the topic/subject you are going to talk about and last not least you need to have Emotion to let your audience feel what you are talking about.
 Objective( clear idea on what your speech will be about so they can set themselves up to listen to you).
 You also need to have sufficient knowledge about the subject matter that you are going to talking. 
You also need emotion in your speech since that is what that drives your speech from start to the end.(Communication is Emotion in Motion ” )
You need to get them into an “Emotional Hook “, which will keep them interested in your speech from the beginning to the end.
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Tip # 2 Don’t be Shy to Say What You Want to Say
Public Speaking helps anyone to break out of their shell and build up their self confidence. It helps you to express what you want to say and in process allows you to achieve your objectives.
On the flipside, it is also important to do what you are say. NATO’s ( No Action Taking Only )

So, build your self confidence by grabbing every opportunity presented to you to speak; but always remember to be responsible for what you say and prevent yourself from being called a NATO.

Tip # 3 Be Conscious of Body Language
While giving importance to your speech is vital, it is also important to give importance to the body language of your audience so you can understand their behavior during your speech. 
 “Body Language Never Lies”  “ 65 % of communication is carried out through Body Language. ” So, when you are carrying out your speech , it is important to analyze and understand your audience’s body language and adjust your speech accordingly.

Also, you need to give focus to your own Body as well. Proper Attire, the way you sit, the way you stand , the way you handshake and make eye contact with your audience are also important traits of a good speaker.

The same theory applies when you give out business cards, where if you ever receive one , you need to read it before putting inside your pocket. This kind of etiquette and behavior will make you stand out from the rest .

Tip # 4 Adopt a Format and Stick to it
There are many formats a speaker can use in order to carry out his/her speech. These includes the Story, Problem/Causes/Solutions , Call to Action method and the CRAC (Conclusion, Rule , Analysis , Conclusion) method.
The most suggested effective method though is the “Tell Me Format “. This format contains 3 steps which include:
Step 1: Tell What you are going to Say
Step 2: Say it..
Step 3: Tell What you Said
Whatever the method you choose, it is important to stick to it right through out your speech and obey the rules in the given format. If you do that, your speech will be a success and you will always know what to do when you go to give speeches in the future.

Tip # 5 Don’t forget the Small things.
To be a great speaker, it is important that you don’t forget the small things which could lead to big results and could have a big impact on your whole speech. This includes brushing up your language every now and then ( if it is English it is great to keep a dictionary with you all the time to learn new words and constant reading of good literature will also help you to master the language ) , prevent yourself from underestimating your audience and other opponent speakers though it is ok to overestimate them , Trying your best to get the audience’s attention towards you . Always being yourself, Praise others in Public but Criticize others in Private, Bringing something new and last not least enjoy what you do.

The above tips are important for a great speech and would help you to create an ever lasting impression of you on your audience minds. So don’t forget the simple things. It could take you a long way in achieving your objective and achieving success.

 A Good Communicator looks at a problem and tries to fix it so the situation is better than before. “ These tips would surely help you to do that and achieve that goal to the best of your ability.
Yet, you cannot do it overnight, you need to Practice .
You should never forget the 6P’ s ( Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance )”...