by Paul Evans
http://www.GreatPublicSpeaking.com
© 2006
There's more to speaking than sharing a few words.
Here are the top nine characteristics of public speakers that
you can use too.
- Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can
develop solid content. Always share something the audience finds
valuable to their lives.
- Humorous. It's hard to hate someone you laugh with. The best
speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the program.
It opens hearts and makes the group receptive. You don't have
to be hilarious, just humorous.
- Organized. There's no excuse for rambling through a presentation.
Have your notes structured in way that keeps you on pace and
on target. Listeners should feel they received a message that
made sense and was easy to remember.
- Approachable. Some speakers try to get in and get out as
fast as possible, but the audience likes to know the speaker
is available an approachable. One of the best ways to make a
good impression is to get to the event early and meet people
as they come in.
- Authenticity. It's said that honest arrogance is preferred
over false humility. We all want to know people are being honest
with us and that what we see is what we get. Be true to yourself
and others by being the same around everyone. That way you don't
feel like one person in front of an audience and another person
at other times.
- Growing. Great speakers continue to grow in the knowledge
and application of the craft. They don't rest when reaching
a particular level. Instead they continue to stretch and become
better.
- Giving. The best in this profession give without expecting
return. Most big name speakers give anonymously to the charities
and organizations they cherish. This giving attitude in private
creates warmth and welcome in public.
- Natural. Last night I actually watched BookSpan for the first
time. I've flipped by before and mostly viewed it as a cure
for insomnia. However, Walter Isaacson author of Benjamin Franklin
An American Life was speaking. Having read the book I wanted
to see how well he presented the material. He did a great job.
I got the impression that he would be the same off the podium
as he was in front of the microphone. A great example of natural
expression.
- Passionate. Speaking transfers energy with words. The more
passion passes through the message the greater the chance of
it being remembered and applied. No one has ever said, "I
sure hope the speaker is boring." Instead they like to
say things like, "Wow! She sure was excited about her message."
Credit:
About The Author:
Paul Evans is the creator of Great Public Speaking. He has helped
over 30,000 speakers and presenters.
http://www.GreatPublicSpeaking.com
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