Tag Archives: public speaking
Guest Post: The Art of Public Speaking
By Maria Dy Make a direct and brief introduction by providing the gist of your presentation. The speaker must come prepared by articulating the essence of his speech. It should be stressed that delivering a speech is not all memory work … Continue reading
Guest Post: Delivering Effective Presentations
By Maria Dy Effective presentations help people learn something – period. And it is the job of the presenter to make learning easier for the audience. Thus, it is important that a presentation is effectively delivered and understood by its … Continue reading
Introducing Your Speaker
As an event planner it may fall to you to introduce on stage the professional speaker you’ve hired for your event. The speaker introduction is an important part of any event as it sets the tone for what is to … Continue reading
Visual Aids: Props
Yesterday I wrote about some of the most common visual aids used in presentations today: presentation software, flip charts and white boards. Today we’ll discuss another: props! Props can get a bad rap as they sometimes come off as cheesy or … Continue reading
The Power of the Pause
The following quote, which I included in yesterday’s post on brevity and simplicity, got me thinking a bit more about the use of pauses in speech-making. “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as … Continue reading
Developing Core Public Speaking Skills: Part 1 of 3
Public speaking is an enhanced skill that is learned over time. It is not an inborn talent for most of us. A few people have the confidence to stand up in front of a crowd and deliver a speech without … Continue reading
