Speaking Ideas

Speaking well to groups or in meetings makes you an expert in your field and gives confidence to those you are speaking to. Here are some ideas to consider
.Make eye contact with everyone you can for 2 to 3 seconds
.Choose words and phrases to match the level of your audience
.Meet some of your audience before you are introduced
.Always write your own introduction to let people know who you are and what your credentials and background consist of.
.Use vocal variety to accent certain points
.Move away from the lecturn occaisionally
.Add stoies and humor throughout your speech
.Have room temperature water & Kleenex nearby
.Use pauses instead of "ums" and "ahs"
.Take command of the audience, they expect you to
.Rehearse your talk and be sure that it fits the time limit
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