Good morning everyone! I’m so glad to have the opportunity to talk to you today about how to be a better public speaker.
I want to start off by sharing a story from my own experience. When I first started public speaking, I was incredibly nervous. I had a hard time making eye contact with the audience, and I was worried that I would forget what I was going to say. But I kept practicing and eventually, I got to a point where I was comfortable and confident.
So my advice to you is this: practice, practice, practice! Make sure you know your material inside and out. This will help you feel more confident and less anxious.
Another tip I have is to engage with the audience. Ask them questions, make eye contact, and use humor and anecdotes to keep them interested.
Finally, don’t be afraid to be authentic. Speak from the heart and be yourself. As the great Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
In conclusion, public speaking is a skill that takes practice and dedication. But if you put in the effort, you can become a great public speaker. So take the time to practice, engage with the audience, and be yourself.
Thank you for your time and attention. Have a great day!
Feedback for the Speaker
Thank you for your speech! It was very inspiring and I appreciate the effort you put into it.
Your speech had many strengths. To start, you used a personal story to engage the audience and illustrate your point. This was a great way to connect with the audience and make your speech more relatable. You also used humor and anecdotes to keep the audience interested and make your speech more memorable.
Additionally, you gave practical advice on how to become a better public speaker. You suggested that the audience practice, engage with the audience, and be authentic. Your advice was clear and easy to follow.
The areas of improvement for your speech include using more vivid language and providing more examples. Using more vivid language can help bring your speech to life and make it more impactful. For example, instead of saying “Make sure you know your material inside and out”, you could say “Be sure to become an expert on your material”. Providing more examples can also help the audience better understand your points. For example, you could have provided an example of how to engage with the audience.
Overall, you gave a great speech. Keep up the good work!