Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Impromptu Speaking Tips

Seems like a cruel trick, someone asking you to speak without preparation, but it’s actually great training for your life.  Speaking on the fly is a great skill to develop as sometime in your life you will probably be asked to speak at social events, business meetings, church meetings or family gatherings.

medium_22743029681.     Grab a piece of paper and a pen, napkin, or the back of the church program,  so you don’t end up looking like a tattoo artist and jot down a few thoughts.  One word topic can help direct you.  PANIC IS NOT the word!


2.     Focus on a great intro sentence,
a.     INTRO HINTS:  Have you ever…   Isn’t it great when…  Did you know that… Most of us know/don’t know…
b.     Feel free to acknowledge your discomfort, but don’t make it a pity party. 

3.     Pick 2-3 great points.  Aim at your own Target – feel free to shoot in a whole new direction.
    
4.     Concentrate on controlling your body, vocal tone and nervous body tics. Redirect the brain to body and tune out the people.    

5.     ALWAYS end with a great conclusion and most people will forget the middle. 
a.     END HINTS:  That’s why…   So now we see…  It makes sense that… 

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