Humour can be a very powerful weapon in public speaking but you must use it wisely. TRANSCRIPT: Ya havin’ a laugh? Don’t under estimate the power of humour in public speaking. When used effectively it’s a very powerful weapon in your speaking arsenal. But be careful not to overdo it. Remember you’re trying to…
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In public speaking should you apologise if things aren’t going to plan? As a rule I don’t believe you should apologise but there are exceptions.
Trying to totally memorise your talk is fraught with danger. However, there is a place for memorising your lines. TRANSCRIPT; I have a rule when coaching Public Speaking – don’t try to memorise your speech it is doomed to failure – but there is a small exception. and this advice is for those who…
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An important point to note about public speaking is to remember it is a performance but it isn’t acting. So don’t try to unless you are an actor of course. TRANSCRIPT; Public Speaking is a performance but it isn’t acting. Many speakers I have seen over the years take to the stage and…
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People will have made up their minds about you before you even open your mouth to speak. Don’t let yourself down with bad body language. Your audience may have made up their minds about you before you even say a word. It’s all about body language. TRANSCRIPT; Body language in public speaking is…
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