Motivational Public Speaking

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Previously, I did speak about ways how you can get rid of your public speaking fear Part 1 and Part 2.

Today lets have a look at why and how you should avoid trivial expressions when speaking to public.

It is funny to hear discussions on radio and TV conversations especially those post game conferences with champions. Calling them funny would be wrong, but these celebrities whose mother tongue is English virtually slaughter and make mince meat of the dialect and it causes great anguish to the listener.

A typical sentence is like “Err… hmm… oh… you see, like I said, I mean, the ball was taken by him and then, uh… oh… mmmmm… he hurled it and then oh! Dude… ah… Hmmm and then…”

What kind of a statement was that? Does the champion utter anything that could be understood?

So what am I getting at here?

All I want to point out is that trivial expressions, repetitions, unnecessary and broken statements actually stymie the message that we wish to convey. Celebrities were just an example. It’s a common situation most of us face some day or the other.

The entire gathering is looking at you, waiting to hear you talk when you are on the podium. The crowd wishes to know and they merit an explanation that is knowledgeable and gives value to their time.

You can improve your communication by:

1. >Reducing the usage of fillers. Communicate with crisp statements and avoid linking statements using common clichés such as “and”, “so” “what” etc.
2. > Keeping away from using trivial expressions just to get that pause or to take a break and gather your impressions. Remember the time is yours and the space is yours and the audience is waiting to hear you, they will break your flow of ideas.
3. > A break during your oration should be used to cause impact. Remember that the gathering is attentive to what you say. A hush can cause people to cringe. But remember that when positioned correctly even those among the listeners who are on the verge of dozing off will look up and take notice of what you have to say. Noiselessness is created during breaks in orchestras. These breaks are as vital and productive as the music itself. A well timed speechlessness is a precious implement when you are addressing an audience.
4. > Train yourself to inculcate effective communication behavior. To be able to deliver an effective talk keep in mind that preparation is most important. Make it a habit to practice your communication skills at every chance even mundane tasks such as conversation on the telephone, talk to an acquaintance or say thanksgiving or whatever it maybe. These seemingly small things instill a great deal of faith in your abilities.
5. > Economy of expressions while effectively conveying your message is important. Trash trivia. Pepper your talk with right doses of noiselessness and there will be an evident positive difference not only in the manner of your addressing but also in the way your audience perceives your talk.

Finally bottom line is, don’t trivialize but talk effectively.

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