MAKE YOUR SPEECH WORTH LISTENING TO

Ever hear the expression, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it"?

Many people who are reluctant to get up and speak fear the audience won't listen to them. They think they're not witty enough, or can't tell a joke, and if they're not funny, nobody will pay attention. Maybe they fear they don't know enough about the subject and the audience will sense it and tune them out. Or worse, they’re sure the audience knows more about the topic than they do and will be sitting in judgment and finding them wanting.

All of these beliefs are false.

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Speed Speaking

"What is the most important thing to remember when you get up to give a speech?"

There are probably as many answers to this question as there are public speakers. Here's mine: Most important? That the audience hears me and understands what I'm saying.

Our voice is the primary vehicle we use to make sure they understand us. How we feel about giving the speech will influence how we sound when we actually begin to talk. But it’s not just a matter of ‘opening our mouth and let ‘er rip!’ Just getting the words right is only the beginning of what we need to be aware of.

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