How to Master at Public Speaking

Most people fear standing in front of an audience. Their heart pound fast, their knees shake and their voice tremble leaving every thought they have in the drain. Public speaking isn’t all that bad, you just have to be confident.

There are a few tips for you to be able to have that courage and confidence to speak in public.

BE YOURSELF!

That probably is the best tip you can bear. Standing in front of a crowd takes great deal of courage and you can’t have that unless you are confident about yourself. To be a great public speaker, you have to be yourself so your audience will feel engaged and the things you speak about will be more relatable. You have to own that stage because at that moment it is you who is the center of attention. You have to dress to impress, but not be overdress. Wear something that makes you comfortable but will leave an impression.

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

For you to be able to deliver a good speech, you have to know who your crowd are. You have to dig deep into the level of understanding your audience have so you’ll know what to say. By knowing them, you can cite examples which are applicable to their situations, making them more attentive to what you’re saying.

STOP FOLLOWING THE RULES

The rules in writing do not necessarily apply in public speaking. There comes a point in speaking when you have to break the boundaries so your speech will reach its depth. You have to stop following your script and deliver your speech in a way which makes your audience more engaged because it has always been proven that listening to speeches often times bore people. So you have to think of ways to keep the aura alive and fun by going out of the box.

PRACTICE

Make it a habit to practice your speaking techniques in front of your friends or even in a mirror. If you can, record it, so you can easily track where you can change your mood and tone. Give small talks every day until you become more confident to deliver your words with conviction.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE’S REACTION

If there is one thing you can never control in a public speaking, it is your audience’s reaction.  The way people react in the things you say will always be something by surprise. This is one factor which hinders speakers to be confident. They get intimidated by their audiences especially when they react badly to their speeches. But this is a part of the process, which all speakers should overcome. If you are a speaker, you don’t have to please everybody.

ENJOY

You have to make every moment count of your speech. You have to make sure that you mean every word you say.  Say everything with conviction so you can encourage people to believe in you. Have faith in your speech and it what you say so your audience will believe you. Have fun, so it won’t be boring. If you enjoy and savor what you say, for sure, your audience will find your speech worth it.