Public Speaking

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Public Speaking:

 Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively.”

– Gerald R. Ford

 

Introduction:

              Communications in its multiple forms pervades today’s business environment. With numerous job interviews, conference Calls, meetings, product presentations, workshops, and public events, more and more leaders realize the importance of developing good interpersonal communication skills within their company.

                 The art of public speaking holds many practical benefits that go far beyond delivering a project presentation or holding a successful meeting.

What is public speaking?

                  Public speaking is a process, an act and an art of making a speech before an audience. Absolutely everyone from the age of 10 to 90 has found themselves in situations where they have had to speak publically. However, telling an anecdote at a corporate party, introducing yourself in class delivering a paper at a conference does not necessarily make you a public speaker.

 

Definition:

                  Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain a listening audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. It is closely allied to “presenting”, although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience

1. Developing our communication skill to public speaking:

 

ü Opens up new opportunities for career advancement

 

ü  Positions you as an authority

 

ü  Sets you apart from your competition

 

ü  Attracts the right customers to your business

 

ü  Presents technical or business information effectively

 

ü  Produces a faster sales cycle

 

ü  Allows you to effectively market your business or promote your products to larger audiences

 

ü  Improves internal communication

 

ü  Helps you to easily assume leadership and train other

 

ü  Increases employees’ productivity

 

ü  Prepares you for spontaneous speaking challenges (e.g. delivering a speech at short notice)

 

ü  Establishes greater credibility and helps your clients’ loyalty

2. Personal and Social Benefits of Public Speaking:

 

Improving your ability to speak in front of others and learning to talk about whom you are and what you do with natural grace and authenticity can go a long way in expanding your social circle, building strong relationships with successful, like-minded people and making new friends.

 

*     Increased self-confidence

 

*     Improved communication skills

 

*     Increased organizational skills

 

*     Greater social influence

 

*     Enhanced ability to listen

 

*     Greater possibility of meeting new people

 

*     Lesser anxiety and fear when speaking in front of others

 

*     Improved memory

 

*     Enhanced persuasion ability

 

*     Greater control over emotions and body language

 

Body language for public speaking                                   Conclusion

        Finish your speech by one or several of the following (depending on the circumstances

 In which you are making your delivery): a) thank the organizers and everyone involved in

 The event, particularly the volunteers by acknowledging their contribution; b) repeat your

 Main message one last time, especially if you are aiming to convince or influence an audience   who are decision-makers or similar; c) provide some contact information, including

An email address and Web site when applicable; d) mention that you welcome people

Feedback and they should feel free to ask you questions.

 

 

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