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A good introduction should capture theaudience's attention, bring them together as agroup and motivate them to listen attentivelyto the speaker. By contrast, bad introductionscan instead lead to listeners switching offbefore the speaker has even reached thepodium.
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When people are comfortable with their
surroundings and peers, they are more
likely to grasp and accept new ideas.
Frequently, people come to training
sessions tense from a prior activity or
resent the fact that they are present. Ice
breakers can help to turn around suchnegative feelings.
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Everyone enjoys a goodperformance. But if, atthe end of a
presentation, you cancomment only on thequality of the speaker'svoice control, visualaids, grooming, etc. -then that speaker hasfailed.
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While it is true that asuccessful deliveryrequires excellence in eachof these and other areas,ultimately what mattersmost is the transfer ofideas from the speaker toaudience. Good speakersknow how to use a blend ofdelievery techniques to
enhance, rather thanobscure, their message.
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People are born storytellers and relate to
storytelling at a very personal level. In our
formative years, our environments are rich
with storytelling at home, in school and
through audio and visual media.
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Analogies, anecdotes, parables, fables,
metaphors and idioms are all storytelling
methods for imparting wisdom or making a
point. Frequently, such methods represent
a far more effective way to achieve this
than through a plain presentation of facts.
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There is, perhaps, no better way to foster
mutual respect, trust, empathy and a
shared sense of community between a
speaker and their audience than the use of
healthy humour.
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You probably spend moretime using your listeningskills than almost any
other kind of skill.However, it takes morethan simply using yourears to be a good
listener. Listening, likeany other skill, takespractice.
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Body language is the non-verbal
movements we make as a part of how we
communicate, from waving hands to
involuntary twitching of facial muscles. Our
body language exhibits far more
information about how we feel than it is
possible to articulate verbally.
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All of the physical
gestures we make
are subconsciously
interpreted by others.
This can work for or
against us
depending on thekind of body
language we use.
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Research shows that presentations whichuse visual support are more persuasivethan ones which do not. Visual aids help
listeners understand abstract concepts andallow complex data to be organized andreduced to make a point clearly andconcisely. Furthermore, effective visualsupport maintains listener interest andincreases audience retention of thematerial being presented.
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Voice care is important for everyone
because we all depend upon our voices for
communication. For speakers and trainers,
the voice is an essential tool of the trade
and should be nurtured and protected and
its stamina and quality actively developed.
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For public speakers, presenters and
trainers the voice should be like an
instrument which when properly played will
allow you to charm and engage your
audience. Learn important techniques and
skills to use your voice more effectively.
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Perhaps surprisingly, the majorityof people list public speaking astheir greatest fear, beating outheights, insects, financial problems,deep water, illness and even death.
People who don't learn how tocontrol their anxiety risk becomingboring, ineffective presenters.
On the other hand, those able to
conquer their fear of speakinggenerally have greater careeropportunities and experienceincreased job satisfaction.
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A good deal of planning and preparation
goes into setting up and conducting a
presentation or training session but don't
lose an opportunity to make the next one
better!
When a presentation is concluded, takeformal steps to evaluate what could be
done to improve the next one.
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