How Do You Be A Good Public Speaker?
Speaking in front of a large crowd of people can be very nerve wrecking. Here are some tips in being a good public speaker. When you first take the stand make sure you smile and look at everyone in the audience. Introduce your topic and what your are going to be talking about. Make sure that you know what the needs of the audience is and meet those needs. Don’t go off topic otherwise you may lose your audience. Body language is important. Standing, walking or moving about with appropriate hand gesture or facial expression is preferred to sitting down or standing still with head down and reading from a prepared speech. Use audio-visual aids or props for enhancement if appropriate and necessary. Master the use of presentation software such as PowerPoint well before your presentation. Do not over-dazzle your audience with excessive use of animation, sound clips, or gaudy colors which are inappropriate for your topic. Do not torture your audience by putting a lengthy document in tiny print
