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Every time we interact with people we start to communicate before you say the first word. In fact, it is a fact that we constantly send non-verbal messages when we talk with people. This also happens when we speak in public. When you speak in public your goal should be to communicate. As a speaker, […]

Research shows that more than half of all human communication is non-verbal. In fact, we constantly send non-verbal messages. When you speak in public, your audience judges you and your message based on what they see. Of course, people in the audience also evaluate what they hear. Let’s see how we can effectively use body […]

An old saying says “Actions speak louder than words”. Body posture, movements and position of different body parts, play an important role in showing our feelings and emotions. This is still true even when we do not display our emotions voluntarily. Body language in public speaking Body language is an essential part of public speaking […]

There are several techniques that you can use to organize your speech. For example you could use a mind map. What is a Mind map? A mind map is a diagram that represents an individual’s random thoughts on a particular subject. It is used to describe relationships among pieces of the whole. In general, a […]

The way you organize a speech is crucial to let your message get through to the audience. Speech organization is not just the order in which you introduce the points in your speech. When you organize the words in your speech in the right way, those words will allow you to obtain and keep the […]

Before writing a speech you need to select the right topic. It can be difficult to find the best topic for your audience. In addition, it can also take more time than expected. To select a topic for your speech you can consult two general sources of information: personal experience and reference material. Personal Experience […]

Using visual aids successfully requires practice. Displaying them too soon, too late, or too quickly will decrease their impact. Consider these tips to successfully show visual aids: 1. Display a visual just before you are ready to talk about it Your audience will look at a visual the moment you display it. Pause, giving the […]

  Visual aids are one type of support material for a speech. To be effective, visual aids should be easy to read and understand as well as pleasing to view. Whatever types of aids you are creating or using, consider the following guidelines: 1. Make them visible Everyone in the room must be able to […]