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Public Speaking Tips

Public speaking is the art of speaking to a group of people in a structured manner intended to inform, influence or entertain the audience. Most careers will require that you give presentations or deliver speeches. The importance of mastering public speaking techniques to address audiences effectively and powerfully has been an issue since the beginnings of recorded history. In the Bible's Old Testament the most influential prophets and leaders, were those who could sway their audiences verbally. Throughout history, oratory skills have repeatedly proved to the decisive factor that turns the tide of public opinion. The powerful oratory skills of many leaders have won wars, averted mass panic and saved companies from financial disaster. Successful public speaking involves more than just choosing the right words (though this is certainly an important factor).
 
Effective public speaking techniques include establishing a rapport and relationship with the audience in many different ways.
 
The most effective public speakers make their audience comfortable in subtle, calculated ways. Controlling one's voice is equally important. A public speaker must pitch his or her voice high enough to be clearly audible to everyone in the audience. Building a relationship with one's audience is very important. Some of the world's most famous presenters have freely admitted to nervousness and stage fright. Mark Twain said it best, "There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars". Some terrible mistakes made by public speakers include, speaking in a monotone voice, reading the speech scarcely facing the audience, being boring and rather uninteresting, being inaudible, lack of preparation, exhibiting nervous habits, speaking too long, repeating a sentence, phrase or point over and over, exhibiting shyness by not making eye contact and finally not relating to the audience. Such public speakers exhibit what is commonly known as public speaking anxiety.