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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Practice is vital if you want to be a good public speaker, but can you over practice? The three key words in Public Speaking are Practice, Practice, Practice. But is there a situation where you can have over-prepared? TRANSCRIPT; Can you Over-Prepare for a Talk? When asked about how to become a good…
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Lecture versus Conversation. Which is the best way to communicate ? Public Speaking is no different, so make it conversational.