http://www.articledashboard.com/Category/Public-Speaking/112 Public Speaking articles from Article Dashboard Rss Follow Up Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:48:27 -0500 It is common and natural to experience public speaking anxiety. There are proven ways to overcome this anxiety and speak with confidence. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---How-to-Speak-With-Confidence/949348 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---How-to-Speak-With-Confidence/949348 The human voice is a wonderfully expressive instrument. It can either attract or repel listeners depending on how it is used. Good speaking voice habits will make you a more effective speaker. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Essentials-Of-A-Good-Speaking-Voice/949229 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Essentials-Of-A-Good-Speaking-Voice/949229 There are several types of speeches, and each have their own organizational patterns and elements. In this article, I discuss the parts of an informative speech. An informative speech is similar in structure to the five-paragraph essay structure you learned about in high school: an introduction paragraph, three main points (the body), and the concluding paragraph. You can think of an informative speech the same way. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Organize-An-Informative-Speech/949060 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Organize-An-Informative-Speech/949060 One of the best ways to organize a persuasive speech is with a method called Monroes Motivated Sequence. It is utilized in many television commercials is probably the most effective way to get people to take action. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Persuasion--Monroe-s-Motivated-Sequence/948237 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Persuasion--Monroe-s-Motivated-Sequence/948237 The other day I heard a speaker who was very dynamic in his delivery except in one respect. He paused too often and for too long. Without a doubt, pausing is one of the most important characteristics of good public speaking: pausing that is excessive or predictable is not. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/When-the-Pause-Becomes-Ineffective-in-Public-Speaking/940557 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/When-the-Pause-Becomes-Ineffective-in-Public-Speaking/940557 When you are delivering a presentation, do you know that your body is speaking as well as your voice? Watch all great presenters and you will see that they use their bodies to express their feelings, their thoughts, and, most importantly, their confidence. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Does-Your-Body-Language-Convey-Confidence--Diffidence-or-Indifference-/933224 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Does-Your-Body-Language-Convey-Confidence--Diffidence-or-Indifference-/933224 For many people, public speaking is a gift either youre born with it or youre not. This, however, is a grave misconception. The truth of the matter is that public speaking is not an acquired skill, it is a developed skill that can be mastered through proper training and practice. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Become-A-Successful-Speaker/931500 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Become-A-Successful-Speaker/931500 Believe it or not, most people hate speaking in public great public speakers included. Addressing a large crowd is never easy, and it takes amazing skills to deliver a flawless speech that will move an unbelieving throng and convert them into a faithful flock. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/5-Powerful-Tips-To-Being-The-Best-Public-Speaker-That-You-Can-Ever-Be/931459 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/5-Powerful-Tips-To-Being-The-Best-Public-Speaker-That-You-Can-Ever-Be/931459 Why Do You Feel So Nervous? Feeling nervous before you speak in front of a room full of people is quite common among the majority of people today. According to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. However, remember no one has actually died from stage fright... http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Eliminate-the-Fear-of-Speaking/931240 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Eliminate-the-Fear-of-Speaking/931240 TIME magazine, arguably one of the worlds most worldwide respected publications has announced that Martin Lindstrom, brand futurist, author and Keynote Speaker has been selected as one of the worlds 100 most influential people of 2009. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Martin-Lindstrom--Keynote-Speaker--has-been-selected-as-one-of-world-s-most-influential-people/927031 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Martin-Lindstrom--Keynote-Speaker--has-been-selected-as-one-of-world-s-most-influential-people/927031 Stories are a great way to get your audience's attention. Interesting stories are like gold in public speaking. Discovering and selecting the right stories will move your public speaking forward. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Get-Your-Audience-Interested-With-the-Right-Stories/923266 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Get-Your-Audience-Interested-With-the-Right-Stories/923266 1. Getting there late. Walking frantically into a room full of people who have been waiting for you to arrive can be an embarrassing situation. Unless you are a magician, you might as well turn around and leave... http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Top-10-Ways-to-Butcher-Your-Presentation--and-How-to-Avoid-Them-/921508 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Top-10-Ways-to-Butcher-Your-Presentation--and-How-to-Avoid-Them-/921508 In public speaking humor is an important asset to develop to add sparkle to your speech. It is possible with preparation to add humor to your public speaking. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---7-Types-of-Humor-You-Can-Use/921495 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---7-Types-of-Humor-You-Can-Use/921495 Stories are very effective at gaining and keeping your listener's attention. They make it easier for your audience to understand your points. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Art-of-Storytelling/916069 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Art-of-Storytelling/916069 The internet has made it much easier to get speeches written for you or to find "stock" speeches to use in public speaking. But, is this the most effective way to prepare your speech? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Who-Should-Prepare-Your-Speech-/916068 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Who-Should-Prepare-Your-Speech-/916068 When speaking in public an audience's interest will not be maintained by itself. There are "attention getters" that will maintain and arrest the audience's attention. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Techniques-for-Maintaining-Audience-Attention/915973 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---Techniques-for-Maintaining-Audience-Attention/915973 The fear of speaking in public is the major common of fears. In this interesting article, a top British hypno-psychotherapist gives his top 4 tips for dealing with this handicapping fear. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking-and-Presentations---How-to-Do-it-with-Confidence/915584 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking-and-Presentations---How-to-Do-it-with-Confidence/915584 As a speaker, you have a choice as to how you're going to make your content interesting for your audience. You can make the content all about you, or all about your listeners. Talk solely about your own experiences and how your audience can learn from them, or speak in a way that they can relate to, with valuable information they can walk away with. Ultimately, are you the "It's All About Me" speaker, or the "It's All About You" speaker? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-NOT-To-Speak--The-Perils-of-Being-the--It-s-All-About-Me--Speaker/914848 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-NOT-To-Speak--The-Perils-of-Being-the--It-s-All-About-Me--Speaker/914848 Fear has a very important role in public speaking. Those who could overcome this eventually become good public speakers. Those who can´t and are afraid end up trembling every time they are asked to go in front. Public speaking phobia is normal. A number of people have it. It is universal and is widely written. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Overcoming-Public-Speaking-Phobia/907863 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Overcoming-Public-Speaking-Phobia/907863 There are reviews to even the most mundane things. It´s not just reviews on plays, movies, or TV shows anymore. Surviving speaking disasters are also reviewed. If you surf the Internet, you will be surprised to see that there is a Surviving Speaking Disasters Review. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Surviving-Speaking-Disasters-Review---Overcoming-Public-Speaking-Fear/907409 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Surviving-Speaking-Disasters-Review---Overcoming-Public-Speaking-Fear/907409 My last article dealt with video-recording yourself when you practice your presentation or speech. While I value the lessons learned by video-recording yourself in practicing, dont stop with your rehearsals. The next step is to record your live presentation or speech. How you deliver in front of a live audience will be a bit different than your delivery in practice; and, both situations need to be studied. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Video-Your-Live-Presentations-and-Become-Your-Own-Best-Critic/907208 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Video-Your-Live-Presentations-and-Become-Your-Own-Best-Critic/907208 The fear of public speaking is rated second to the fear of snake. The fear of death comes after it. This means that there are so many people who are afraid to speak in public. If you are one of them, know that this is normal. But you should also know that you must overcome it. By overcoming public speaking anxiety, you will succeed more in life. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Conquer-Public-Speaking-Anxiety---Get-Rid-Of-Public-Speaking-Phobia/906144 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-To-Conquer-Public-Speaking-Anxiety---Get-Rid-Of-Public-Speaking-Phobia/906144 Enthusiasm is a very powerful emotion. Combined with knowledge and preparation in public speaking you become more confident and convincing. You are more effective. And if you are not naturally enthusiastic it can be developed. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Power-of-Enthusiasm/905877 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Public-Speaking---The-Power-of-Enthusiasm/905877 Communication is a very critical dimension of leadership. The smartest people don't always get to the top, the ones who speak and communicate well do. Implement these step by step mantras and get ready to see success bombarding in left, right and center. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Speak-Like-a-Leader-in-6-Easy-Steps/905801 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Speak-Like-a-Leader-in-6-Easy-Steps/905801 PowerPoint is commonly used by instructors, students, business people and educationalist. It is also one of the most established methods of persuasion technology. Microsoft revised the branding of PowerPoint into Microsoft Office PowerPoint and as an included component in its Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 is the current version of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Here is the history of PowerPOint Presentation http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-History-of-PowerPoint-Presentation/905690 Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-History-of-PowerPoint-Presentation/905690