"How to get the best results with your speeches" , part 1
There are thousands of different speeches that can be arranged
to suit the needs and personality of any audience. When it comes
to effective public speaking, the best public speaking tip is
the simple formula of speech writing based on an introduction,
subject matter and conclusion. This formula should always be
followed for best results.
Here are the first three easy public speaking tips you'll want
to follow (you'll discover the last two steps in part two of
this article):
Public speaking tip #1 ― The introduction
The introduction should tell something about the subject or
purpose of the speech. In the introduction, a humorous story
might be related to put the audience in a pleasant and relaxed
mood. This said, a speaker will want to carefully select the
type of humorous story that the audience may relate to. Another
good technique to use during the introduction is to ask
questions with the purpose of answering them in the subject
matter or main body of the speech. In some cases, the
introduction might start with a startling statement that arouses
the interest and curiosity of the audience or even shocks them
to attention. Generally, the purpose of the introduction is to
establish a friendly bond between the speaker and the audience
and make both feel at ease and prepared for the message that
will follow.
Public speaking tip #2 ― The subject matter
The subject matter or main body of the speech carries the
message that the speaker wishes to deliver. Often this message
is urgent and imperative. Whether the talk is to be one of
serious intent or lightly humorous, it must at all times be
interesting and hold the attention of the audience. Essentially,
the subject matter should always be delivered with great passion
and enthusiasm. Every speaker, regardless of the subject, must
consider above all else the means with which to capture the
attention of the audience and hold it throughout the entire
duration of the speech. The methods for capturing and holding
the attention of an audience will vary with the individual
speaker, the subject matter and with the type of audience.
Audiences differ in intellectual levels, basic interests,
geographic locations, as well as in age, gender, culture and
their motive for attending the talk.
Public speaking tip #3― The subject matter
The main body or subject matter of the speech should bring out
the message in the most effective manner possible, while holding
the interest and attention of the audience. Many "tricks of the
trade" may be used to spark the attention of the audience. These
include: humorous stories, historical references, appropriate
illustrations via visual aids, comparison with things familiar
to the audience. Other similar attention-getting devices
include: comparison with everyday and highly successful people,
bringing up events or objects which arouse curiosity and whet
the intellectual appetite, and constant interaction with the
audience.