Logo

Navigation
  • Home
  • Services
    • ERP Solutions
    • Implementation Solutions
    • Support and Maintenance Solutions
    • Custom Solutions
    • Upgrade Solutions
    • Training and Mentoring
    • Web Solutions
    • Production Support
    • Architecture Designing
    • Independent Validation and Testing Services
    • Infrastructure Management
  • Expertise
    • Microsoft Development Expertise
    • Mobile Development
    • SQL Server Database and BI
    • SAP BI, SAP Hana, SAP BO
    • Oracle and BI
    • Oracle RAC
  • Technical Training
    • Learn Data Management
      • Business Intelligence
      • Data Mining
      • Data Modeling
      • Data Warehousing
      • Disaster Recovery
    • Learn Concepts
      • Application Development
      • Client Server
      • Cloud Computing Tutorials
      • Cluster Computing
      • CRM Tutorial
      • EDI Tutorials
      • ERP Tutorials
      • NLP
      • OOPS
      • Concepts
      • SOA Tutorial
      • Supply Chain
      • Technology Trends
      • UML
      • Virtualization
      • Web 2.0
    • Learn Java
      • JavaScript Tutorial
      • JSP Tutorials
      • J2EE
    • Learn Microsoft
      • MSAS
      • ASP.NET
      • ASP.NET 2.0
      • C Sharp
      • MS Project Training
      • Silverlight
      • SQL Server 2005
      • VB.NET 2005
    • Learn Networking
      • Networking
      • Wireless
    • Learn Oracle
      • Oracle 10g
      • PL/SQL
      • Oracle 11g Tutorials
      • Oracle 9i
      • Oracle Apps
    • Learn Programming
      • Ajax Tutorial
      • C Language
      • C++ Tutorials
      • CSS Tutorial
      • CSS3 Tutorial
      • JavaScript Tutorial
      • jQuery Tutorial
      • MainFrame
      • PHP Tutorial
      • VBScript Tutorial
      • XML Tutorial
    • Learn Software Testing
      • Software Testing Types
      • SQA
      • Testing
  • Career Training
    • Career Improvement
      • Career Articles
      • Certification Articles
      • Conflict Management
      • Core Skills
      • Decision Making
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Goal Setting
      • Life Skills
      • Performance Development
      • Personal Excellence
      • Personality Development
      • Problem Solving
      • Relationship Management
      • Self Confidence
      • Self Supervision
      • Social Networking
      • Strategic Planning
      • Time Management
    • Education Help
      • Career Tracks
      • Essay Writing
      • Internship Tips
      • Online Education
      • Scholarships
      • Student Loans
    • Managerial Skills
      • Business Communication
      • Business Networking
      • Facilitator Skills
      • Managing Change
      • Marketing Management
      • Meeting Management
      • Process Management
      • Project Management
      • Project Management Life Cycle
      • Project Management Process
      • Project Risk Management
      • Relationship Management
      • Task Management
      • Team Building
      • Virtual Team Management
    • Essential Life Skills
      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety Management
      • Attitude Development
      • Coaching and Mentoring
      • Emotional Intelligence
      • Stress Management
      • Positive Thinking
    • Communication Skills
      • Conversation Skills
      • Cross Culture Competence
      • English Vocabulary
      • Listening Skills
      • Public Speaking Skills
      • Questioning Skills
    • Soft Skills
      • Assertive Skills
      • Influence Skills
      • Leadership Skills
      • Memory Skills
      • People Skills
      • Presentation Skills
    • Finding a Job
      • Etiquette Tips
      • Group Discussions
      • HR Interviews
      • Interview Notes
      • Job Search Tips
      • Resume Tips
      • Sample Resumes
 

Tips for Effective Public Speaking

By Exforsys | on July 22, 2009 |
Public Speaking Skills

Public speaking is an art of presenting an idea, a product or a service to the crowd or to the public. It’s a challenging art to master since it will require the speaker to persuade the crowd or at least carefully educate the listeners about the topic discussed. Public speaking is more than just talking in front of many people – a person has to educate, persuade and even entertain at the same time. This is difficult since the public has varying and even conflicting mindsets.

But a difficult undertaking is not an impossible task. Letting the people know what you think through public speaking could be done with efficiency and clarity. There are actually ways on how you should prepare and execute your speech in order to achieve the goal of educating the public and possibly push to act through your speech.

The Absolute Importance of Practice

There is no substitute in practicing your speech. Although you don’t have to memorize what you have to say, it is important that you deliver your speech calmly. This can only be done when you constantly practice your speech. It is possible that you can still deliver your speech without actual practice but what you will most likely achieve is to let people know only the facts. Information dissemination alone will never be sufficient especially in sales presentation.

Practice will give you more than just familiarity with the data you need to present. You can practice your gestures, the things you have to say at certain moments and even anticipate reactions during the speech. You can ask your friend to provide a feedback about your speech so improvement is still possible.

Audience and Your Material

Information is king when it comes to efficient public speaking. You could be the best salesman or public speaker in the world but that skill would be nothing if you do not know anything about the product.

One of the biggest mistakes you would have during preparation is to know only the things you would need in your speech. Limiting what you know could save time on research but you will not be able to properly explain your topic well especially when questions arise during the speech. Always research beyond what you need to discuss. The additional information will even boost your confidence since you are armed with enough knowledge regarding the topic.

While researching on the topic, take note of your audience. Make sure that your information during your public speech could be considered as something new or at least a different point of view to what they believe. Telling your audience what they already know will easily bore your audience.

Confidence and Concentration

On the day of the speech, your efficiency will be dictated by your confidence and the ability to concentrate on your topic. Confidence is probably the most important trait on the day of the speech. Any self doubt will ultimately be detected in your speech. You could stutter most of the time, use too many “ums” during the speech or even forget what you have to say because of the lack of confidence. You have to believe that you can do the speech well. Think about it: no one will ask you to speak in front of everyone if they know that you can’t deliver the speech well.

Concentration, on the other hand, is simply focusing on what you need to tell your audience. You can easily stray off topic especially when you are trying to explain a point to your audience. Your confidence and knowledge of the subject could easily let you talk about too many things which do not provide any helpful point to your subject.

Concentration and confidence could be achieved by one simple action: be familiar where you talk takes place. This will give you a familiar feel once you arrive in the room even if it is already filled with audience. As much as possible, arrive before half of the group arrives so that you can be familiar with your audience once your talk starts.

Effective public speaking requires careful planning and practice. Be sure to research well on the topic and know the place well before the speech to gain full confidence.

« « Software Testing Best Practices
How to Improve Speaking Voice » »

Author Description

Avatar

Editorial Team at Exforsys is a team of IT Consulting and Training team led by Chandra Vennapoosa.

Free Training

RSSSubscribe 394 Followers
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Storytelling in Public Speeches

    August 10, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • How to Conquer Public Speech Anxiety

    July 26, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Using Humor in Public Speech

    July 31, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speech Writing

    July 27, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • How to Deliver Proposals and Presentations

    July 28, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Impromptu Speech

    July 29, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speech Gestures

    August 8, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Working with Visual Aids in Public Speeches

    August 1, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speaking Earning Opportunities

    August 5, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Body Language

    July 25, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Storytelling in Public Speeches

    August 10, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speech Gestures

    August 8, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Speech Memorization

    August 6, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speaking Earning Opportunities

    August 5, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • International Audience

    August 3, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Working with Visual Aids in Public Speeches

    August 1, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Using Humor in Public Speech

    July 31, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Impromptu Speech

    July 29, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • How to Deliver Proposals and Presentations

    July 28, 2009 - 0 Comment
  • Public Speech Writing

    July 27, 2009 - 0 Comment

Exforsys e-Newsletter

ebook
 

Related Articles

  • Storytelling in Public Speeches
  • Public Speech Gestures
  • Speech Memorization
  • Public Speaking Earning Opportunities
  • International Audience

Latest Articles

  • Project Management Techniques
  • Product Development Best Practices
  • Importance of Quality Data Management
  • How to Maximize Quality Assurance
  • Utilizing Effective Quality Assurance Strategies
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Trademark Information
  • Contact Us
© 2023. All Rights Reserved.IT Training and Consulting
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT