Motivational Public Speaking

We saw some tips which one should ‘not’ follow to improve self assured oration in part 1. This is the concluding part and has a few more ‘not-to-do’ tips.

Perils of using visual aids

Assuming you are using charts, whiteboard or a projection screen, don’t handle the implements such as the marker pen, keyboard or the pointer constantly. This clearly depicts nervousness.

It would be best if you use hands for gesturing and pick up the implements to use when necessary. This will show you as a confident individual.

Using hands, how to do it?

You will portray a picture of assuredness only when you use your hands effectively. If you are not using them to gesture let them be in their natural position by your side.

Focus on New thoughts

You must focus on expressing your thoughts and not worry about your vocabulary. This will build up your confidence and make you give up the traits mentioned above.

Moreover it will make your speech flow smoothly and make it coherent and legible to audiences.

Make sure you start and ending are delivered well using appropriate words and phrases. The middle you don’t have to worry about words or language you can just use your own words to talk about your subject. If you worry too much about the grammar, language etc you will become nervous and fumble for words.

Suppose doing all this you are still tensed. Don’t worry; just ensure you don’t portray it outside. Avoid tension and you will be able to present a confident picture to your audience.

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