Title:

How To Master The Art Of Public Speaking

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438
Summary:
Public speaking is an art of delivering a speech in front of an audience. Speaki
ng in front of a group takes a lot of courage and preparation. You need skills t
o be a good public speaker. Below are 10 characteristics of a good public speake
r.
1. Knowledge. It is important that you know what you are talking about. Read, re
ad and read. Being a wide-reader is a great help because you have a better idea
of the topic you need to discuss.
2. Preparation. Nothing can replace g...
Keywords:
public speaking
Article Body:
Public speaking is an art of delivering a speech in front of an audience. Speaki
ng in front of a group takes a lot of courage and preparation. You need skills t
o be a good public speaker. Below are 10 characteristics of a good public speake
r.
1. Knowledge. It is important that you know what you are talking about. Read, re
ad and read. Being a wide-reader is a great help because you have a better idea
of the topic you need to discuss.
2. Preparation. Nothing can replace good planning and preparation. Analyze what
you need for your speech, like visual aids. Review your speech. The more prepare
d you are in your speech, the more likely you will succeed in delivering it.
3. Message. Your message should suit your audience. Evaluate your message. Ask y
ourself these questions:
-

Does
Does
Does
Does

it teach something new to your audience that they did not know before?
it entertain your audience?
it persuade your audience to practice what you have discussed?
your speech share knowledge that can help people?

4. Language. Learn to use the appropriate words to suit your audience and occasi
on. Avoid using jargons. Use simple and understandable terms. Refrain from using
uhm s and ah s. Using these words convey lack of confidence and knowledge of your s
ubject. Instead, pause whenever you need to recall what you need to say.
5. Self-confidence. By no means should you let your audience doubt your ability.
You can show your confidence by looking well prepared and delivering your speec
h well.
6. Enthusiasm. A good speaker can reach out to his audience and exhibit enthusia
sm in his work no matter how he feels. He shows vitality in his topics, his choi
ce of words and his gestures.
7. Listening skills. You also need to be a good listener in order to be an effec
tive speaker. There are three type of listening according to their purpose:

- Emphatic listening - you provide emotional support to the person who is talkin
g.
- Comprehensive listening - you gather information to form an accurate conclusio
n or idea. You focus on details and facts.
- Critical listening - this type of listening is most useful in decision making.
8. Sense of self. This pertains to how you perceive yourself. It is communicated
to your audience as confidence, self-assurance and power.
9. Integrity. Your sense of self forms your integrity. People listen to you if y
ou have respect and confidence in conveying your message.
10. Sincerity. A good speaker believes in what he is saying.
The ability to speak in public pays well in every part of your life, whether you
are in a small group sharing opinions or delivering a speech in front of an org
anization.