Executing a good speech

Hey, welcome back to another lesson built to polish your basic grammar skills and master your ability to speak the English language. Let’s learn together and be the best. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type="show" ihc_mb_who="4" ihc_mb_template="3"] This lesson will discuss public speaking or executing a good speech. First, we will discuss what public speaking is, and then we will proceed to other topics related to it. Whether we are presenting at a conference or reciting a poem or speech in front of a room full of people, we all have to speak in public from time to time. And for this, we need to master the art of executing a good speech. A very familiar childhood story that we all have experienced once is that we forgot what we had to say the first time we went on the stage. It happens now also with some people. It’s not a big deal. We will discuss all the ways and tips that will help us overcome the fear of public speaking. What is public speaking? In simple words, it means the act of speaking face to face with a live audience. It is a way to communicate where we put forward our personal views before a gathering or large mass of people. It is essential in business, education, etc. In business, public speaking is essential for leadership and proper management. While in our personal and social life, public speaking is necessary for developmental actions. Good public speaking skills improve our confidence and make our thoughts and ideas more robust and more precise. How to master the art of public speaking/executing a good speech? Public speaking is not everyone’s cup of tea. Not all people are confident or brave enough to face the camera or speak in front of a large mass. Fear of public speaking is the fear of failure. We are afraid of not giving a good performance and of people thinking poorly of us. Let’s learn some ways to master the art of public speaking. Accept the fear We should start by being honest with ourselves. We all are human beings. We are made so that we have a fear of things, but we need to realise the fear, accept it and overcome it. Don’t be so worried about being nervous while speaking. It is entirely normal. Try different solutions that may lower the fear, such as counselling, coaching, and meditation. Getting a coach may be the best solution as that person will understand the real problem and provide us with tips that may take more time to discover. They will also give valuable feedback which will improve our skills. Know your goal The fear of speaking can be terrifying, but when we set a goal that’s bigger than our fear, the fear won’t stop us from achieving it. Knowing our ultimate goal gives better clarity and eventually makes our fear small in front of our upcoming success. Before going on the stage, we all suffer from internal conflict like what if I can’t do it or forget what I need to speak? Just think about all the positive things if we give our best without any fear. Connect with your audience Connecting with the audience is a crucial source of good public speaking. When we are standing in front of a large mass, and we see the audience smiling and acknowledging us, we have mastered the art of public speaking. We should never generalise things too much but deliver something that the audience would like to hear. When we speak, we should remember that we are talking to a group of individuals, and it may happen that our viewpoint does not match. Listen to them and never make them feel that they are wrong and we are right. We should never bring up sensitive topics like religion or politics unless it is the reason we are speaking. We should always present a neutral opinion on issues by discussing the pros and cons. Be generous Many speakers don’t keep this point in mind while preparing the speech. Generosity is an excellent weapon for mastering the art of public speaking. It helps us deeply connect with our audience. Small acts of generosity involve: Offering and allowing the audience. Sharing the spotlight with others. Complimenting your audience. Thanking people for their valuable time. Always choose a successful way that may not showcase any negativity among them. This is a great way to connect with them, and this also makes them more focused on what we speak. Practice makes a man perfect. It is impossible to become a great speaker in just a single day. It requires regular practice. The more we practice, the more confident we become, and it is easier to speak publicly. It is natural to be nervous while speaking publicly. It is very distasteful for the audience to watch and listen to poorly prepared speakers. We should take time to prepare the topic and subtopics. We should master the slides that we face problems with and other drops. We can record ourselves while practising presenting and then correct the mistakes that we are making. Continuous practice not only corrects the mistake but also helps us gain confidence. Let’s take an example of a widespread occurrence of public speaking. India is a democratic country. Now and then, elections happen every time. During the promotion of their parties, politicians often organise rallies, and voters gather to hear them speak. The candidate who connects more to the voters and speaks fluently without any fake promises is elected. Along with their five years’ work, voters vote for them according to how they express themselves during the rallies. The other candidate who doesn’t make their future development plans clear loses the elections. It’s all about how they represent their plans and their previous actions. What is the importance of executing a good speech? Public speaking plays a significant role in our life. Most people we meet do not like public speaking. Why is it so? Maybe they are afraid of it, or they may be shy or introverted. For these reasons, many people avoid speaking in public. Public speaking plays a significant role in all parts of our life, from school to college to our first to our last job. Words have the power to educate, entertain and motivate people. And words spoken are always more effective than the ones written. Mastering public speaking boosts our confidence and makes us calm and composed for our presentation. Public speakers are life coaches who inspire the audience to work harder to achieve their goals. Being knowledgeable is one thing. But, raising it as a passion for others through public speaking motivates the audience. Speaking and interacting freely with the audience helps us connect with them, and they trust us also to share their problems. Sometimes, when we work in a company, it may be possible that we might be asked to help our coworkers with new computer software or explain to them about some new project. Whether it is demonstrating something or sharing any information, public speaking is an essential skill in the present time. Ten powerful speaking tips Let’s look at some powerful tips for public presentation Watch other speakers :Yes, for becoming a good speaker, we should watch another speaker’s performance. It is a great experience to see them, and we can learn different ways of presenting. Watching another performance also helps us identify our mistakes or the points that we lack. To start our search, we can check out some TED Talks available online. Relax : We may fear public speaking, which may affect our body language. Try to maintain the body postures, make eye contact, relax, and enjoy what you are doing.Good body language improves our speaking and helps us connect with our audience, which makes them understand more what we want to convey to them. We can start by keeping our hands to the side and using hand gestures to make our points. Arrive early : This is very important. We may think it’s apparent that we will come early since we are the speaker. By arriving early, we mean to say that we can meet people and know them, which helps us understand our surroundings. We can call for people if we need them in our presentation. But if we arrive late, we won’t have time to arrange these things. Know your audience : Before we begin our presentation, we should try to know and understand the people we will be talking to, as it will help us recognise their strengths and weaknesses. We should consider what is important to them and what will be helpful for them. Engage your audience : Whenever we speak, we should try to engage our audience. This makes them more active and involved rather than getting bored. If appropriate, ask questions, and make them feel valuable. Don’t expect complete attentive answers but funny, irrelevant answers as these make the atmosphere light and engage everyone. Volunteers are a great way to include them but don’t force anyone. They should willingly participate, or there won’t be any fun. Bring in stories : Everyone knows that we connect to stories more than speeches and sayings. Try to add accounts to your address to make your topic clearer and more engaging. Wrapping the lesson with the end thought to the story that we began earlier gives a more satisfying closing to the topic on which we are speaking. Be vulnerable : We should never try to be someone else. The audience doesn’t want the speakers to be perfect. Instead, they like to hear someone who is honest and can strike a deep chord with them. We can be vulnerable. The audience doesn’t want us to fail, but they will empathise with us if we make any mistakes. Move around : We should never stand entirely behind the podium or move aimlessly on the stage. Both are an act of nervousness. We do not want our audience to know what’s happening in our minds. We should try to fix positions at different points on the stage for other subtopics. If we are not standing still, we should move in a very relaxed manner. Have good questions.We should ask questions wisely and give the audience a decent chance to ask. If they don’t have questions, we can prepare a set of FAQs (frequently asked questions) that would be valuable for the audience and should compile in our speech. Stick around after the presentations.This is an essential point to keep in mind. We should never leave the stage and move out of the hall before the audience goes. We should stick around and connect with the people we know and meet with people who have questions. Conclusion : Fear of public speaking is a ubiquitous experience, and developing new speaking skills can help us overcome our fear and nervousness. It will take time, but we should never lose hope. The more we practice, the more confident we become, and the more accessible speaking will be. We hope these tips will help you all to overcome your fear. Let’s try to put what we have learned into our practice. That’s the end of this topic, ‘Executing a good speech’. We are sure you are all set to deliver your following speech confidently. Citations : [citationic styles="apa,mla,chicago,harvard,vancouver,ieee"] Power Words : Executing Confident Introverted Reciting Performance Motivates Accessible Robust Pros and cons Interacting Precise Showcase Ubiquitous Critical thinking challenge question : Write and deliver a speech for at least 3-5 minutes. Are you ready to solve the puzzle? Start Puzzle [/ihc-hide-content] Hashtags : #GPSforLifeAndCareer #ConsciousIntelligence #Kidswiki #MindInTheMaking #RelevanceInEducation #MeaningfulLearning #RealWorldSkills #SafeContent #360DegreeDevelopment #Skillioma #BeyondCurriculum #SkillsBeyondSchool

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