Public Speaking - Communicating with Your Audience

While the primary purpose of any public speaking activity is to share relevant information with the audience, your goal should also be to foster a connection with those who are listening to your presentation. You want to be seen as friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Spending some time learning about the needs of your audience will pay off in a more successful presentation.

Inexperienced speakers often over prepare for their presentations. They memorize speeches word for word, resulting in a stiff and forced performance that does not allow for any flexibility. An experienced speaker knows that public speaking is a two-way street. He aspires to create a dialogue with the audience. He prepares for his presentation, but he avoids the trap of over-rehearsing. Instead of delivering a prepackaged monologue, he uses simple note cards to remind himself of his main points and tailors his performances to each individual situation. He has the confidence to step outside his comfort zone.
Public Speaking - Earn the Respect of Your Audience