Public speaking is cool

You can't hide forever... I had many embarrassing moments in my life. I am not sure where to begin. I bet that you will laugh at me if I tell you my stories. But since this is a public speaking blog, I should just concentrate on the subject of how to deal with embarrassing public speaking moments.   Yes, I have been through this too. Not once but a few times.  Among all those embarrassing public speaking moments, there was one incident which made a big impact in my life. I still remember that day. I forgot my speech during a speech contest in front of so many people. It was so obvious that there was an awkward silence in the hall. Despite of my sudden ‘loss of memories’, I continued my speech until the end. When I came down from the stage, my friend came up to me and gave a pat on my back. “It’s OK. It wasn’t that bad”, she whispered. When I looked into her eyes, I knew she was feeling sorry for me . At that moment, I felt like hiding under the ...

When we talk about giving a speech, the first thing we imagine is someone talking. The fact is; public speaking is more than just the act of speaking in front of an audience. It goes way beyond that. “Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel. It is to bring another out of his bad sense into your good sense.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- There are many reasons why giving a speech is important. Do not underestimate the power of speech because a great speech can change the world. Believe it or not, a speech can make a difference. So, what makes a speech so powerful? 1)We can present ideas by giving a speech Ideas are meant to be heard. Ideas lead to creativity and innovations. The right ideas will solve many problems and can bring good to the human kind. Thus, it provides a better world for us to live in. One way to present your ideas is by delivering a speech. The act of speaking and using words are needed to present these ideas. A creative speech can h...

Are you going to give a speech soon? You are asked to deliver a speech at an upcoming event, but you have no idea what to do? There are many questions in your head, “What am I going to do?” “What should I do first?” “Is there anything I must not forget?” Do not panic.  Here is a checklist of things you should do for a speech preparation which may guide you along the way. 😉 1)Find Out About the Event The first thing you must do is find out whatever you can about the event. Get information regarding the event (where you are going to give the speech). When will it be held? – Knowing the date is to know whether you can make it or not. Where is the event? – To know the location and venue; is it far or near? Do you need transportation to get there? What is the event all about? – It will help you to know what to talk about. What time will you be giving the speech? – it is crucial to know when you are going to speak. What are the facilities...

Are you a speaker? Or do you want to be one? With some practice, anyone can be a speaker but not everyone can become a great speaker. What does it mean by a great speaker ? A great speaker is a speaker who brings value to a speech. Someone who speaks with high standard of excellence. A speaker who is worth listening to because his or her speech has meaning and benefits others. A speaker who possesses certain characteristics or traits. So how to become a great speaker? 1)Give Your Best in Every Speech A great speaker will always deliver a good quality speech. And to be able to come up with a good quality speech, speakers must put some effort into their speech. If you want to become a great speaker, you must give your best in your speech. Do not give a speech just for the sake of giving a speech. Take your time to write a good speech. Decide on your topics with some consideration and research your topics well. Please ensure that your points are relevant, base...

Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Why do you listen to speeches? Are you bored and you have nothing else to do? Do you have this weird habit of listening to people talking? Or maybe you are being forced to listen to these presentations by your bosses? My guess is; you listen to speeches because you want to learn something from these speakers. You want to get valuable information. In other words, you are looking for great speech content. Of course, listening to a speaker with good sense of humour may lighten up your day. However, if the speech does not give you what you seek, why do you listen to the speech? Am I right? Now, another question, let say you are the speaker, do you know which one is more important? Is it the way you deliver your speech? Or is it the content of your speech? Well, you know the saying, ‘content is king’. No matter how good you are at delivering a speech, it all comes down to what you can do for your audience. So the real ...

Nowadays, it is hard to get by without doing a presentation. In the working world, there is no escape.  You need to do presentations for your bosses, the board of directors and for your clients.  You give presentation every time you sell your product or promote your services to your future customers. Presentation is important because it is one way to present ideas and information to others. However, the effectiveness of a presentation relies on many factors. You must ensure that you deliver a good presentation. Otherwise, it will only be ‘speaking’ without an impact. You will not get the results that you are looking for. So how can you determine an effective presentation? The real question is; what makes a good presentation? 1) Well-prepared Admit it. Preparation is necessary in most of the things you do in life. A good presentation is a presentation that is well-planned and well-managed. A presentation that is not well prepared will usually lead to di...