Time To Shed The Jitters Of Public Speaking

I remember one of the quotes of Mark Twain, “There are two kinds of speakers, those that are nervous and those that are liars”. It does not matter how seasoned or under-seasoned you are with public speaking, as the art of this can be honed. It does not matter whether you are addressing a handful of listeners or a gallery of audiences, public anxiety can be one of those dire enemies that can gulp all your sparkle. For ages Public Speaking has been the most dreaded art that demands supreme élan, strong mode of communication and smooth articulation. 

A speaker needs to make a suave and a dexterous presentation which will help in creating a perfect image of him/her before the listeners. People can judge you within fraction of seconds. It is absolutely important that you project a winning image and hit the bull’s eye at the very first appearance. A powerful first impression can turn the wheel and bring a ‘win-win’ situation for you in the personal, professional and social life. 

Get the speech introduction right:

Just don’t try to scan your entire speech at one shot. Try to be candid rather than going by the prepared speeches. It is important for the brain to bring back the focus and strike a perfect balance between anticipation and situation. Your interaction with your audience should be more personal, so share anecdotes or ask for inputs from the audience. Set a discussion on anything that you feel can lighten up the ambience and help you get over your jitters. Remember, opening lines are much more vital than the rest of the speech and an interesting speaker is different from an articulate speaker. 

Make the presentation interactive:

Don’t let yourself to be a drab speaker sticking just to your paper. It is important that you groom yourself to the core and charm your audience. Instead of mugging up your content and delivering it breathlessly, take a pause and ask your listeners to be a part of your speech. In this way your audience will be glued to your speech and will retain them for quite some time. Ask questions to your audience or ask for their opinion on the subject and it is important that you listen to them keenly. Sometimes you may also have to face unwanted or negative questions; you should know the art of tackling these. Smile it away and appreciate the person for having a different perspective.

Correct Dress Code:

Have you ever seen the inner court of the Parliament? Isn’t it a striking scene how our beloved politicians dress up in spotless whites? Without being ‘politically correct’, it does create an amount of appeal in the minds of the general public. Your attire speaks for your personality and for the occasion itself. It does leave a powerful impression and help you get attuned with the minutes of the forum. Be it a corporate press conference, a political assembly, an award ceremony or a wedding, you should know to choose your line of clothing as per.

As a speaker, it becomes incumbent that one wears the right kind of attire as you generate a strong vibe in the minds of the audience. Your looks will simply enhance the essence of the seminar and will make you the cynosure of all eyes.