How did you improve your public speaking?

Answer 1

Public speaking is an art that is developed with practice. However there are some basic techniques that you can utilize to improve your public speaking skills. Here is a list:

1. Prepare. Define your topic. Make sure you understand your topic. Do the necessary research. When writing your speech make sure you have only three main points. Make sure you have an introduction and a conclusion.
2. Know you audience. Your speech is for your audience and not you. Use that is appropriate to the audience, and suited to their level.
3. Practice. Practice your speech several times before you present it to your audience. You can practice on your family members or friends. Practicing before the mirror is a great strategy to use.
4. . When delivering the speech do not read it. You do not have to memorize ever word, instead use an outline. Treat it as a conversation with your audience.Make eye contact with the audience during the speech.
5. 5. Do not speak too long. Once you have presented your three points wrap up your speech.

The more you practice the easier it gets. Just start by having conversations with people you meet every day and over time your public speaking skills will improve.

Answer 2

If you are referring to speaking in front of an audience, here are a few tips that may help you. First, write down exactly what you want to say for your presentation, speech, or whatever your event may be. Next, practice reading this several (perhaps many) times until it feels natural to say. Now, condense this written speech by deleting or taking out most of the words. Don't worry, you will still say these words from memory, but now you can write your most important words on a much smaller paper such as an index card. I find it helps to write the most important words from each sentence on separate lines of the index card. Finally, take these index cards and practice saying them in front of a mirror. This may feel awkward, and a little silly, at first but will seem natural after a few tries. Don't forget to look at your audience (the mirror), smile, and use a few facial and hand gestures.Before you know it, you could be a confident public speaker!