If you are a regular Communicate You reader you will probably have realised by now that a speech is just like any other conversation. The speaker (or presenter) is tasked with communicating ideas or information to a person or people, and to do this they need to build rapport and make a connection. But with modern technology, and an onslaught of […]
Taking that first step into the public speaking arena can seem daunting at first. Nevertheless with a little bit of practice a basic level of public speaking ability has the potential to have a huge impact on your life. There are many hidden benefits from learning to speak in public. And you’d be surprised at how […]
Preparation is one of the most important elements in a successful presentation, and also the best way to reduce any nerves and develop confidence as a novice speaker. My aim with the speech preparation series is to deconstruct the entire process, which begins by defining the audience, and concludes with last minute guidelines for the day […]
Having seen the benefits first hand, both in my career and personal life, I have no doubt that public speaking is a skill worth developing, for a number of reasons. In this article I outline three of the most basic reasons why public speaking skills are important for everyone to develop at some point in life. 1) […]