Tips on Public Speaking

Sharing:  Monika Sugiarto

What is Nonverbal Communication?

A dialogue consists of two opposites; the spoken word and everything else. Nonverbal communication is as important as verbal communication. Many people regard body language as the one and only; or at least the most important nonverbal communication tool. Is that correct?
Let’s analyze:

Our Body

has a multitude of ways to express itself. We convey very important signals through the movement of our bodies, called body language. Our posture, movement of the limbs, facial expressions like smile and eye contact, speak volumes. Our listeners can easily pick up on our intention, sincerity, passion, self esteem and self confidence

Silence

in a conversation or in a speech very often is much more powerful than a thousand words can express. And yet many speakers are afraid of the silence in the room. Presenters have to learn how to use this powerful tool effectively. They have to make the pause their ally. A well placed break after a key phrase or question will make it memorable.

Sounds

An outcry, a hearty laugh, the ringing of the alarm, a drum roll, these are effective tools a speaker should use to his advantage. The right sound at the right time can help you drive your point home. Most speakers, of course, use the sounds of music to liven up their presentation.

Rapport

with your audience is a very important success factor in any communication including speeches and presentations. You can build rapport with your words, voice, pauses, and body language. By far the most important factor of all is listening. Understanding what your audience really wants and needs, is the key to success.

Reaction

from your audience depends on how well you connect with them. Rapport is an absolutely integral part of successful nonverbal communication. Your audience will feel part of the communication if you listen to them and give them a chance to participate in the communication.

Listening

Your audience will reciprocate exactly what you give them. If you have listened to them by doing your preliminary work of investigating their needs and wants, they will listen to you. Why? Because you are giving them exactly what they need and want. They are delighted, connect to you, and react to your questions and provoking thoughts.

Visual Aids

are powerful tools to help paint a clear picture in your audiences mind. Power Point Slides are used extensively everywhere in and outside of boardrooms. Sometimes they are even considered a must use to guaranty a great presentation. Death by Power Point; is the opposite of a great presentation though. Stop using so many slides!

The stage or space

that is available to the speaker very often is underrated. A speech or presentation after all is a performance. Staging or designing exactly how you are going to show what you say adds impact to your message. Your audience does not only want to hear your speech, they want to see where and when and how it happened.
The better you understand all the tools of nonverbal communication, the more powerful and memorable a speaker you will become. They are quite easy to use, and yet many orators do not use them fully. Why? These tools need meticulous preparation. And the lack of thorough preparation keeps average speakers average.
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Monika Sugiarto
Rabu, 6 Juli, 2011 22:39