Addressing a gathering –tips to communicate on any subject - Part 2
This is part 2 of the 3 part series, where I’m trying to fill you all with some tips I’ve found to be extremely useful in helping me communicate on any subject. Lets continue from where we left in the last post..
Think only about the subject of your talk, reassure yourself by saying “I will give the listeners a great deal of vital data.”. The talk maybe about anything, it could be a presentation to influence customers to buy your product or you could be thanking everyone at a felicitation function, just remember that the listeners have come here and are eagerly waiting to receive information from you. This feeling that the audience is waiting to learn from you gives a great high and removes tension of the stage.
Make an attempt to get to the venue first. This is way to get intimately acquainted with the auditorium and the comfort level you develop with the surroundings the greater impact your talk will have. Observe the layout of chairs and imagine your listeners in the seats. Walk up and down and get relaxed in the venue. Go to the podium and look around till the end of the hall and then slowly move your attention to the front row. Then walk around the dais so you will not conceal yourself at the rear of the podium.
To assist you deliver a presentation if you are using any machinery get familiar to use them well in advance. Maybe couple of days before the actual talk. You will be more at ease if you are sure of how to use the equipment. It is very important that you are familiar with all your implements if you have to appear as a intrepid speaker. While using slides be careful not to write your entire message on them.




Discussion Area - Leave a Comment