Develop Your Speaking Skills
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Resources
Public Speaking 101
As a public speaker, you are the medium through which the truth you are conveying reaches your audience. While the content itself is important, how you deliver the content is just as essential. This section covers the general areas to focus on as you polish your delivery.
Beginning and Ending
Two of the most important parts of a public presentation are the first words you say and the last words you say. They will shape the way that your audience remembers (or does not remember) you and your presentation. This section covers tips for making these beginnings and endings strong and effective.
What to do before your presentation
What can you do right before your presentation to set yourself up for success? This section contains some tips to help you make the most out of the time you spend waiting to speak.
How do I deal with nerves?
Nerves are human, and almost everyone deals with them, but often they get in the way of a good presentation. This section covers some different methods for reducing your nerves and boosting your confidence.
Elevator Pitches 101
Imagine that you ran into someone in your field in an elevator, and he asked you what you do. You have until he gets off the elevator to tell him and make a connection that might change your career. This section covers how to craft an effective elevator pitch (a quick summary of the work that you are doing).
Warm-Up Resources
Your instrument as a speaker is your body/voice; like any instrument it must be warmed up to deliver its best performance. Warming up also gets rid of tension, which is the public speaker’s enemy. This section contains a number of different warm-up options you can use to be best prepared to speak.
