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1、15+Effective Public Speaking Skills&Techniques to Master You may think effective speakers are born that way.Youd be wrong!Public speaking is a skill that can be learned.Most effective public speakers have worked hard to master effective speaking skills and good public speaking techniques.They may sp

2、end hours practicing,working with a coach,or taking speech courses.The good news is that,with the right public speaking techniques,you can improve your public speaking skills and become an effective speaker.In this tutorial,weve listed over 15 different public speaking techniques that can help you l

3、earn how to become an effective speaker.What Is Public Speaking?Public speaking occurs when you give a speech before a live audience.It differs from other types of speaking,such as videos,which may be recorded.Its also different from online presentations,which are created and then uploaded to the In

4、ternet.Public speaking has many advantages,including improving your confidence level and giving you the opportunity to champion a cause you care about.Plus,having effective public speaking skills can help you find a job.Many jobs,such as an instructor or sales professional,require you to speak in pu

5、blic.Even when a job doesnt include public speaking in the job description,employers still value candidates with effective public speaking skills.In one survey of 600 employers participants indicated that they felt good communication skills were twice as important as managerial skills.At this point

6、you may be asking what makes a good public speaker?The answer might seem easy:A good public speaker makes use of effective public speaking techniques.What are those effective public speaking techniques?Thats what were going to talk about in the rest of this tutorial.Now,lets look at how you can deli

7、ver an awesome presentation by using effective speaking techniques.15+Effective Public Speaking Techniques You can learn to become a more effective speaker by using the right techniques and practicing your public speaking skills.Here are some techniques to follow:1.Care About Your Topic Passion goes

8、 a long way when it comes to being an effective speaker.The audience can tell if youre apathetic.If you dont care,they wont care either.Even worse,you can come across as a fake.On the other hand,if you sincerely care about your topic the audience will pick up on that too.Theyll view you as being mor

9、e authentic and believable.Theyll listen more closely to discover why your subject is so important to you.And theyre more likely to forgive any minor mistakes you might make.2.Remember Your Speaking Goal Weve all probably listened to at least one speaker who seemed to go on and on forever about noth

10、ing in particular.One reason why this happens is because the speech isnt focused enough.The speaker is trying to cover too much and ends up boring their listeners.Early in the process of developing your speech,identify the reason why youre speaking.Make it a point to stick to this goal during your p

11、resentation.Dont get sidetracked or off-topic.3.Support Your Main Points Every point you make in your speech needs to be supported with either an example,an illustration,or facts.When youre supporting a point,its best to be as specific as you can be.For example,in a speech about the importance of cl

12、ean water this statement is too vague:Many people dont have clean water.Stating this statistic from the U.S.Center for Disease Control is a more effective way to support your point:Worldwide,780 million people do not have access to an improved water source.4.Tell a Story People love a good story.So,

13、if you want to be a more effective speaker,tell a story.Storytelling is a great way to make your material more engaging and to relate to your audience.Make sure your story is relatable and relevant.If youre speaking is about your business,here are some examples of stories you may be able to tell:A c

14、ustomer story.The story of how your product or services met a need for a specific customer or solved a problem.Satisfied customers are often happy to share this.Your company story.The story of how your company came to be.This can be especially effective if its customer-oriented.A product development

15、 story.The story of how you came to offer a new product(or service).Of course,there are many other types of stories you could tell depending on the type of speaking you are doing.5.Use Presentation Tools Wisely Slide presentations often get a reputation for being dull,but thats because many speakers

16、 are unaware of what their presentation tools can do and dont make the best use of all the features.To better engage your audience,learn how to use the more advanced features of your tool.As an example,here are just a few ways you can use PowerPoint and Google Slides(with links to related tutorials)

17、:Add animations(PowerPoint,Google Slides)Add video(PowerPoint,Google Slides)Add audio(PowerPoint,Google Slides)Construct a timeline(PowerPoint,Google Slides)And these features are just the tip of the iceberg.To really elevate your public speaking techniques,youll want to learn everything your presen

18、tation software tool can do.Our tutorial series on Google Slides and PowerPoint are a good place to start.6.Use a Professional Template While were talking about presentation tools,lets also talk about presentation design.Your presentation design affects how your audience perceives you.Even if youve

19、memorized your speech,give it perfectly,and have the most amazing topic-your audience might still judge you negatively if your presentation design is sloppy and unprofessional.Of course,you could use a standard template(the same ones that everyone uses)or design your own template(costly and time-con

20、suming).But a better plan is to use a professionally designed presentation template that you can easily customize.The presentation templates from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver,for example,are proven,easy-to-use,and professional.And there are hundreds to choose from-so youre bound to find one that

21、 meets your needs.7.Practice Your Speech One of the most important public speaking techniques is often one of the most overlooked-practice.If you expect that youll be an effective speaker without practicing your speech,youd be wrong.One of the quickest ways to avoid public speaking failure is to try

22、 and give a speech you dont really know and havent practiced.The old saying,practice makes perfect,really is true when it comes to developing effective speaking skills.The more you practice your speech,the more familiar it will be to you and the more comfortable youll be giving it.Plus,practicing yo

23、ur speech is the only way to discover how long the speech will take and where you need to pause.8.Work With a Coach(optional)If youre really serious about developing effective speaking skills,theres no better way than working with a speech coach or a speech teacher.A coach or teacher can teach you t

24、he principles of public speaking and point out mistakes in your public speaking techniques that you wouldnt be aware of otherwise.While you may be thinking that a speech coach is too pricey(and there are private coaches wholl teach you public speaking),you may be able to find reasonably priced publi

25、c speaking help through one of the following organizations:Toastmasters International Your local community college Public Speaking Meetup There may even be additional resources close to you.9.Relax!Its normal to be nervous about public speaking.The numbers vary,but one study from The National Center

26、 for Biotechnology Information estimates that as many as 77%of us have a fear of public speaking.Its so common theres an actual technical term for fear of public speaking-glossophobia.Im not telling you this to make you more anxious,but rather to let you know that having some anxiety before giving a

27、 speech is perfectly normal.Still,you should try to relax if you can.Youll be more comfortable,and the audience will relate to you better too.If theres something that normally calms you down in stressful situations,try using it right before youre due to speak.Popular calming techniques include:Medit

28、ation Exercise Positive affirmations Aromatherapy Music The following tutorials can also help you fight your fear of public speaking:10.Dont Worry About Mistakes One of the reasons so many of us fear public speaking is because were worried that well make a mistake and embarrass ourselves in front of

29、 everyone.If this is your fear,let it go.Most audiences will understand if you make a mistake.And if its a small mistake,the audience may not even notice it.Of course,practice can dramatically reduce the likelihood of you making a mistake.The more you practice the better youll know your speech-and m

30、istakes will be less likely.So,what should you do if you do happen to make a mistake?If its a minor mistake,dont stop or apologize for your mistake as that only calls attention to it.Just continue on.If you make a big mistake,try using humor to diffuse the situation and then continue your speech.You

31、r listeners will be impressed with how gracefully you handled things.11.Pace Yourself When it comes to public speaking,a common newbie error is to speak too quickly.This is usually caused by a combination of nerves and not realizing how fast youre actually speaking.But talking too fast makes it hard

32、er for your listeners to understand what youre saying.Effective public speakers know to pace themselves.Theyll speak at a natural pace and work short,natural pauses into their speech.It also helps if you remember to breathe during your speech.A surprising number of people hold their breath without r

33、ealizing it when theyre nervous(Im one of them).But holding your breath will only increase your anxiety.So,remember to breathe deeply during the breaks in your speech.If your speech is a long one,taking a sip of water during a break can also help.12.Add Visual Aids Visual aids can serve as a powerfu

34、l illustration of your speech.Humans use their sight more than any other sense.So,if you can make your point by showing it to your listeners rather than describing it,they are more likely to remember it.Be careful though.To be effective,your visual aid must be of high-quality and easily visible to a

35、ll members of your audience.Avoid incorporating sloppy graphics into a slide presentation.Likewise,dont hold up a visual aid thats physically too small for those listening to see.13.Dress Comfortably,But Professionally Whats the right outfit to wear if you want to be an effective public speaker?Well

36、,theres no one answer.How you dress depends on who your listeners will be.But the general principle is that you want to dress professionally to make a good impression.Make sure to observe good grooming and hygiene rules too.Many experts feel you should dress according to how your audience dresses.If

37、 the audience is dressed formally,you dont want to show up in shorts and a tee shirt.Likewise,if the audience is wearing shorts and a tee shirt,dont dress formally.14.Avoid Awkward Fillers Um,uh,like.We all slip these filler words into our conversations without even realizing it.But overuse of these

38、 words during a professional speech can make you sound less than confident.If you can,break the habit of using these words to become a better public speaker.Practice can help you eliminate these words from your speech patterns,but you may be so used to using them that its hard to notice when youre d

39、oing it.This is where a speech coach,teacher,or friend would come in handy.They could listen for these words and help you break the habit of using them.15.Use Gestures(But Dont Overdo)Natural movement during a speech is a sign of an effective public speaker.Hand gestures and even taking a few steps

40、across the stage can be good public speaking techniques as long as theyre natural,purposeful,and not overdone.Movement can make you appear more comfortable and help your audience relate to you.Youve probably seen the stiff speaker who delivers their speech while standing stock still,hands hanging li

41、mply by their side.Which would you rather listen to?That stiff speaker,or a speaker who punctuates their speech from time to time with meaningful hand gestures?16.Allow a Q&A Question and answer sessions(Q&A)are one of the most underused public speaking techniques.Many speakers just say what theyre

42、going to say and then sit down.What a waste!The beauty of Q&A is that you get to hear your listeners concerns directly and address them publicly,further strengthening your case.You can prepare for a Q&A session by creating your own list of questions and possible objections that audience members may

43、have(with answers).Study the list carefully so that youre familiar with it.If someone does bring up a point that you hadnt thought of,dont panic.They dont expect you to know everything.Its perfectly acceptable to take their contact information and tell them that youll get back to them once youve got the answer.