MISCONCEPTIONS ALL!

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MISCONCEPTIONS ALL!

  The process of unravelling the nitty gritty of public speaking is on, the formula of success elusive, notwithstanding the tons of literature already been churned out.  Undeniably, it’s an art, being practiced by the practitioners to the best of their understanding, with differential impacts & most of the speakers being thrown by the wayside, with no impact. At the core of it, is the capability to communicate to the desired wants of the audience,  to leave them with a few learnings, that can make a difference to their lives.

The connect is crucial. What is to proven is that you are one of them at the beginning itself &  the ensuing lecture would give them insights into the topic so far unheard by audience, if not unknown.  The desired want of the audience with relevance has to be met with.  The nature of the participants and their likely requirements is the key to the initiation of a successful professional public speaking engagement.

 The audience attention span, which is supposed to be 20 mins, is a misnomer . There are speakers who are unable to entice the audience even for a couple of minutes & there are also few,  who can hold the audiences enthralled for hours. The adage one size fits does not work here as well,  as in most of the other areas.  A customized speech for the target audience can certainly make a difference.  A standard PPT  is another misconception.

Making startling statements in the beginning of the speech draws audiences closer to the speaker is another misconception.  Even before that the speaker has to prove that he is like one of the participants, might be little more knowledgeable & they are all on the same page . Audience acceptance is the game changer. The startling facts may make a difference,  depending on the content that follows and capability to drive it home.  The audience ought be mesmerized. The desired comfort level is a must.

 PUBLIC SPEAKING IS THE ART OF REACHING OUT TO THE AUDIENCE IN A CONVINCING MANNER.

    Sanjay Sahay

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