Loud and Proud - The Tips to Making an Effective Speech in Front of a Crowd
       By: Otto Kreistler
Posted: 2008-09-18 01:22:48
There is hardly an event that people fear more than a round of public speaking. The mere act of facing a crowd of people who are hanging on every word you're saying can bring jitters to even the most confident individuals. So if you find that you have to deliver that all important keynote address then what can you do to make sure that the speech is an absolute success?It all boils down to preparation, preparation, preparation. In short, the better prepared you are and the more time you spend rehearsing what you're going to say, the better it's bound to come out. Keep in mind the following details though when you are writing down and preparing your speech for public consumption:1. Know what you're talking about: You can't go into a room and talk about a topic you barely know about. So what can you do as to not be torn to shreds at the open forum? Read up! You should be familiar with all the things concerning your topic and it wouldn't hurt if you knew a lot of extra stuff not exactly related to it. This not only makes you knowledgeable but more importantly: qualified.2. Know your audience: Most likely, your final production is going to look like what it was intended for. What this means is that knowing your target audience is important in writing an effective speech. A lecture addressed to children that sounds like the Gettysburg Address would probably not be very effective. And one that is addressed to a group of senior citizens would hardly be understood if it had a lot of teenage terminology. So know your audience and attract them with something that appeals to them.3. Know the occasion: You can't just say anything that comes to your mind when you're up there, right? So it's best that you understand exactly what the occasion calls for and stick with it. Make it something that people will definitely relate to and that what you're saying is definitely related to the subject.So you see, you literally have a lot of things to know if you expect to be taken seriously as a speaker. But with a little bit of work and foresight, you're bound to make it! If you want more tips on how to develop your speech and to have more confidence as a speaker, go to: http://crunkish.com/top-10-public-speaking-fears/
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