{"id":99,"date":"2023-09-11T08:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T08:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fitnesswithmaria.com\/?p=99"},"modified":"2024-10-31T08:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T08:53:55","slug":"improve-public-speaking-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitnesswithmaria.com\/improve-public-speaking-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

How good are you at public speaking? If you’re not confident talking to groups or delivering presentations, then you should take a look at these ways to improve your public speaking skills.<\/p>\n

Have A Clear Audience Objective<\/h2>\n

The first thing that you need to do is decide exactly what it is that you want the audience to achieve from the presentation<\/a>. Do they just need motivation and direction? Or will you be providing them with new information or teaching them something? Once you know exactly what your audience needs, make sure you provide solutions to their problems. This means researching your topic thoroughly and thinking about how certain issues may affect people in different ways. Then use this knowledge when presenting, making sure to tailor your speech accordingly. Finally, ask yourself whether all of the material you have prepared for the presentation is relevant to the objective you’ve set out. If not, think again! Always keep your audience’s objectives firmly in mind and make sure that your presentation is tailored specifically to them.<\/p>\n

Get Ready In Advance<\/h2>\n

Most speakers underestimate the amount of time that’s needed to prepare for a talk. But the truth is that there’s no point in preparing if it isn’t going to help you deliver a great presentation. Therefore, spending several hours doing research ahead of time can pay off later on. Think carefully about who will be attending your presentation before writing up anything. Will they be colleagues, friends, or family members? Make sure that you address any concerns or worries that they may have beforehand. Doing so will mean that you’ll sound more natural during the actual delivery and avoid any awkward silences.<\/p>\n

Find an Effective Presentation Structure<\/h2>\n

It’s important to remember that as a speaker you don’t have much control over an audience. What your listeners see and hear depends entirely on them. Therefore, a common mistake that many people make is assuming that they need to give a detailed overview of everything they’re going to say. While this approach does work in some circumstances, it rarely produces the best results. Instead, try using the following structure:<\/p>\n