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Read MoreThe Power of Persuasion: Speaking to Get Other People to Make Things Happen!
Learn the art of persuasion and influence. Discover powerful techniques to connect with your audience, tell compelling stories, and motivate them to action. Master framing issues contextually. Understand the distinction between persuasion and influence. Gain insight from expert analysis and real-world examples. All this and more awaits you in this in-depth guide to speaking persuasively. Read on to enhance your skills and achieve your communication goals!
Read MoreI am an accountant. Any ideas to make my speech or public speaking engaging?
Wanna turn accounting talks into a hit show? Rule one: have something worth saying. Rule two: know who’s gonna care. Get confident—Toastmasters can help with that. Got personal stories? Use ’em. They make your points hit home. Throw in some humor, especially the self-deprecating kind. Flip those accountant stereotypes for a killer opener. Bottom line: have some serious fun.
Read MoreHow do I deliver a good impromptu speech?
Got a surprise speech to give? First, make sure you’ve got something worth saying. If the topic’s up your alley, jot down quick ideas. No time? Do it in your head. Pick a way to structure your thoughts—maybe go pros vs. cons or past, present, future. Add some personal stories, keep it short, and boom, you’ve nailed it.
Read MoreWhat distinguishes a good speech?
A good speech hits its mark and gets the crowd nodding. You can prep and practice all you want, but how people take it is on them. Some might love it, others not so much. Key is, aim to make each speech better than the last. It’s about leveling up, not being perfect.
Read MoreHow can I overcome my fear of public speaking?
Look, kicking the fear of public speaking isn’t quick, but it’s doable. Confidence is your weapon. Join something like Toastmasters, where you can practice and get better. If you’re in a hurry, maybe get a speech coach. Either way, you gotta face the fear to get over it. The more you do it, the less scary it gets.
Read MoreIs it worth it to take a speech class in college or better to find free platforms to gain speech skills?
Both a college class and free platforms have their ups and downs. In a class, you get the basics but might miss out on real-world feedback. On free platforms, you might lack structured learning. But here’s a third option: Toastmasters. You get hands-on experience and actual feedback. Bottom line? Use all resources available to you.
Read MoreWhat are the best topics for entertaining speeches?
Picking the right topic for an entertaining speech? Know your crowd and the mood of the event. Everyday life can be comedy gold if you twist it right. Got an awkward or funny life moment? Time + Personal Misfortune = Humor. Just have fun with it. If you’re into the story, chances are your audience will be too.
Read MoreI want to write a two minute speech. How many characters do I need?
For a two-minute speech, aim for around 250 words. People usually speak at a rate of 125 to 150 words per minute. Remember, you gotta account for pauses, maybe some laughs if you’re cracking jokes. Don’t speed through it; you’ll lose folks. Too slow and they’ll start zoning out. Trust me, those two minutes will fly by!
Read MoreHow should I end my extempore speech?
End your extempore speech strong, not with clichés that sap your credibility. Tie your ending back to your opening and know your time limit to build up to a climax. Avoid overdoing it with another story after reaching the peak. A strong conclusion leaves ’em thinking and maybe wanting to hear more from you later.
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