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Do you want to improve upon your public speaking skills? Do you want to feel more sure of yourself? Don’t look any further than this article. The following tips will be very helpful. If you implement these tips, you can become an outstanding public speaker.<\/p>\n

Know the crowd makeup before you give the speech. If you can, learn who the individuals are who are expected to attend. If possible, greet them as the enter the room and ask their names. The crowd will feel more friendly if you have a level of familiarity with at least some of the people.<\/p>\n

If possible, go into the speech room before the event. Test the acoustics and the mic to see how much you have to project. Use the equipment to see how it works. Make sure you know the right way to use visual aids or any relevant equipment. Get an idea of how much range of eye contact you need to make.<\/p>\n

Keep going if you accidentally omit a certain sentence from your speech. You may lose your audience for good if you break your pace. This will make it very difficult for you to keep going.<\/p>\n

Learn how to do some deep breathing in order to calm your nerves before speaking publicly. Before speaking, breathe in deeply and exhale fully several times to center and prepare yourself. Inhale for a count of four, then exhale for a count of five. Do this approximately five times to feel a positive difference in how calm you feel.<\/p>\n

Do not indulge in alcoholic beverages prior to delivering your speech. It might seem like it could help to embolden you, but it often works against you. You’ll regret it when you’re standing there and forget your speech because your brain is too fuzzy.<\/p>\n

Know the ins and outs of what your speech will be about. Pick an interesting subject that you have experience in. Do not focus on fancy wording or technical language, instead speak in a way that you connect with your audience.<\/p>\n

Engage your audience prior to delivering your speech. Be available to shake some hands and smile as people enter the room. Your audience is sure to show great interest if you have a good attitude.<\/p>\n

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Try using note cards if you can. While memorizing a speech can help, a hard copy isn’t a terrible idea. You need not have the entire speech written down word for word, but having the key points you wish to make written on note cards can help ensure that you do not leave out any important information.<\/p>\n

When you speak to large groups of people, you need a clear, strong voice. Have a cup of water with you while delivering your speech. Try to steer clear of soda or milk prior to your speaking engagement. These fluids are saliva-thickening and can even encourage mucous production. Hot tea prior to your speech can help relax the vocal chords.<\/p>\n

When preparing to make a public speech, picture giving it in your mind. You should focus on the anticipated reaction of the audience to your speech. Watching yourself speak and hearing the listeners react well can help you feel more prepared for the actual event.<\/p>\n

Questions do not need to be reserved until the very end. They could forget what they were going to ask. Instead, allow people to ask questions throughout the speech. This will help them appreciate you as a speaker.<\/p>\n

Never go into a speech unprepared. Regardless of your knowledge base, doing so is sure to end in disaster. The speech may end up being okay. But, you may forget some important points.<\/p>\n

A great way to build rapport with the audience is by starting it with a story. This story can be from a personal experience or a hypothetical story. This makes you more appealing to your audience. Steer clear of offensive remarks or commentary that drags on too long.<\/p>\n

Prior to giving a speech, ensure you’re aware of who you’re addressing. Each audience is bound to have different expectations with regards to your speech. For instance, colleagues will expect to gain knowledge from what you have to say. Loved ones want to be entertained. Despite the audience, give them exactly what they want.<\/p>\n

To help still your nerves, imagine you are an audience member. Would you laugh at any mistakes the speaker makes? Would this cause you to see the speaker in a negative light? One mistake is not a huge deal, so don’t be so hard on yourself.<\/p>\n

Don’t let the audience know that you are nervous. That way, you will come across as an authority, not someone who is overly nervous. Though you may believe the audience can see your fears, they can not. It is best to allow the audience to believe that you are fully in command and confident, even if you feel like butterflies are battling it out in your stomach.<\/p>\n

Approach public speaking in a serious manner. It is essential that you prepare and follow solid advice. To be comfortable takes a whole lot of work. Being well prepared ensures that your audience will remember you in a favorable light. This is key to being effective at public speaking.<\/p>\n

Take time to warm up your voice before speaking. This will help a lot especially during morning speeches. If you fail to do this, there may be a great deal of tension in the vocal chords while you attempt to make your speech. This can give your voice a tinny, tight quality and cause it to crack.<\/p>\n

Since reading the tips above, public speaking should not intimidate you. Practice the tips that you were given. The more you practice, the higher your confidence will be. Do not let fear overtake you. Work through it!<\/p>\n

Onaolapo Adeyemi is a travel and technology writer. If he’s not on tour, you’ll find him in New York with his wife, and pet parrot hanging out at Starbucks. <\/p>\n

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