Once upon a time, public speaking opportunities were reserved for people in leadership positions, their staff and speech writers. These roles were designed by a vertical hierarchy where the folks on top always gave the speeches which may have been prepared by speechwriters or the speakers.
Fast forward to 2014 and organizations are no longer top heavy with speeches given by leaders only. Experts exist at all levels of the organizational structure and they may be called upon to provide a briefing based on their skills and talents. This is a great opportunity to break out of one's comfort zone and engage a new task of public speaking.
On occasion, there are barriers to public speaking that may seem like insurmountable challenges that hinder our ability to provide effective message delivery. You can learn to overcome those issues by preparing for your voice to be heard with a few helpful hints.
Fast forward to 2014 and organizations are no longer top heavy with speeches given by leaders only. Experts exist at all levels of the organizational structure and they may be called upon to provide a briefing based on their skills and talents. This is a great opportunity to break out of one's comfort zone and engage a new task of public speaking.On occasion, there are barriers to public speaking that may seem like insurmountable challenges that hinder our ability to provide effective message delivery. You can learn to overcome those issues by preparing for your voice to be heard with a few helpful hints.
- Know your topic
- Create a great opening statement
- Be comfortable in your own voice
- Project your sound
- Silence the inner critic
- Become receptive to feedback that will enhance your public speaking skills
- Rehearse your delivery as if you are telling a story to your closet friend or family member to make it more conversational
- Focus your topic
- Avoid tangents
- Solicit feedback
- Respond to questions effectively and in a timely manner
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