Posts tagged Speech presentation
Habits of good speech presentation
Mar 14th
1. Know the needs of your audience and match your contents to their needs. Put what you have to say in a logical sequence. Know your material thoroughly.
2. Body language is important. Standing, walking or moving about with appropriate hand gesture or facial expression is preferred to sitting down or standing still with head down and reading from a prepared speech.
3. Speak with conviction as if you really believe in what you are saying. Persuade your audience effectively.
4. Do not read from notes for any extended length of time although it is quite acceptable to glance at your notes infrequently. Speak loudly and clearly.
5. Maintain sincere eye contact with your audience. Use the 3-second method, e.g. look straight into the eyes of a person in the audience for 3 seconds at a time. Read the rest of this entry »
Important Presentation Pointers:During and After
Mar 1st
Eye contact
The eyes communicate powerful cognitive messages. Presenters should not underestimate their ability to persuade an audience with their eyes.
Following are tips to achieve better eye contact with an audience:
- Mentally divide the room in 3-5 equal sections, and make eye contact with each section
- When speaking from notes, follow these rules:
- Look at your notes
- Absorb one idea
- Make eye contact with individuals in the audience
- Speak your full idea
Repeat this pattern. More…