Delivery
Everyone enjoys a good performance. But if, at the end of a presentation, you can comment only on the quality of the speaker's voice control, visual aids, grooming, etc. - then that speaker has failed. While it is true that a successful delivery requires excellence in each of these and other areas, ultimately what matters most is the transfer of ideas from the speaker to audience. Good speakers know how to use a blend of delievery techniques to enhance, rather than obscure, their message.
Articles in our "Delivery" Category
Be Brief!
Stephen Boyd | July 26, 2004
People today expect short speeches. Keep stories under two minutes. When possible say less rather than more. Know the length of your speech by practicing it. Have few points and learn to divide parts of your speech into time segments. Current great speakers are known by their brevity.
A Short Guide to Effective Public Speaking
Stephen Boyd | July 19, 2004
Here are certain items every speech should include. Begin with an attention-getting device and preview your speech. Be animated in delivery and look at your audience as you speak. Organize your speech and have only 3 or 4 points. Use your own story and leave the audience with something to think about.
Stating Your Objectives
Speaking Tips | May 10, 2004
Seasoned presenters will generally determine their objectives as the first step in the preparation of their speech. Conversely, novice or occasional speakers may spend many hours revising and reorganizng their material and never realize they have omitted this first step. Objectives provide a road map to your speech's or presentation's final destination.
Making Your First Keynote Speech
Speaking Tips | May 3, 2004
Many professionals enjoy sharing their expertise with audiences. Speaking can be both a positive experience as well as a gratifying adjunct to your vocation. Many people have advanced their careers by devoting the time and effort required to be a competent public speaker. As you fine tune your speaking skills and your reputation grows it is possible, and perhaps even likely, that you may be asked to deliver a keynote address.
Coping With The Unexpected
Speaking Tips | April 26, 2004
As everyone knows, life occasionaly thows you a curve ball. This is just as true when giving a presentation as it is with any other aspect of your career, social or family life. When surprises happen, how you react to them can make all the difference. Whether they are perceived by the audience as a humorous interlude or a presentation disaster is your call.
Changing Academic Public Speaking
Paul Edwards | April 19, 2004
Boring, incomprehensible talks have somehow become a part of academic culture. The sciences and engineering have, on the whole, done better on this score than the humanities. Yet even in these fields, many people still have a lot to learn about the skills of public speaking.
Ten Techniques To Enhance Training
Speaking Tips | March 29, 2004
The quality of a training session can frequently be greatly improved if the trainer makes use of a few simple techniques to enhance their presentation. Here are ten techniques to help you turn your next training session into a memorable learning experience for your trainees and one in which the transfer of information is two-way rather than one-way.
Connecting With An Audience
Speaking Tips | March 22, 2004
Experienced speakers and trainers use a variety of connecting techniques. When you connect with an audience, you sense the energy flow between you and your listeners. You get positive feedback and feel "in the zone" while the audience feels pampered by your attention to their issues.
Encouraging Questions
Speaking Tips | March 8, 2004
Have you ever noticed that questions and answer sessions really add to some presentations while for others they seem to drag the energy down? When a question and answer session is tacked on to a presentation as a pro forma afterthought, the audience senses that the presenter is not interested in interacting with them. As a result, the presenter is likely to encounter dead silence when they ask if there are "any questions?"
Hand Gestures
Speaking Tips | December 15, 2003
Experts tell us body language accounts for between 55% and 65% of our communication. Just what is body language? It is carriage, facial expressions, eye contact and gestures. All go into establishing your presence and making a connection with the audience. Gestures can be made with your hands, arms, shoulder, torso, legs, feet or a combination of these but hand gestures are probably the most common.
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