Paul B. Evans : Public Speaking is Simple

Public speaking is simple IF you're focused on the right aspects.
Most people don't. Most would be speakers fill themselves up with
"What If..."

What if I freeze?

What if I forget?

What if I embarrass myself?

Those questions (and more like them) are loaded with one identical
element: "I." If you are more concerned about yourself than the
listeners, then public speaking is one of the hardest things you
will ever do. It should be.

However, when you plant the following priorities in your mind, then
speaking becomes simple...

Number One:
Listener Value. You should be far more concerned about what the
audience will get out of your words than whether you get your words
out.

What value are you giving? How will they be better off? How can
they apply your words and make positive change or gain valuable
knowledge?

Number Two:
Tight Organization Design your speech so you would enjoy it as an
audience member. Can you follow it easily? Are the points clear?
Does each thought stand alone, but also contribute to the overall
theme?

Don't share what you want. Share what the audience needs and format
it so it's easy to follow.

Number Three:
Be Interesting. This is NOT hard. Just talk. Be yourself - unless
you're boring - then be someone else.

How can you know if you're boring?

Do people walk away from your conversation at dinner parties? Has
someone fallen asleep while eating lunch with you? Do you notice
the eyes of your friends starting to glaze as you start a "funny"
story? If you answered "no" to these questions then you have what
it takes to pull off a speech.

If you can keep your friends and family awake with your words, you
can keep an audience awake as well.

Number 4:
Get Over it. How long are you supposed to talk? 10 minutes? 20?
Whatever it is, it's not long. It's a decimal point in your life.
Yet, you probably spend days worrying over minutes. To quote Pete
from Oh Brother Where Art Thou, "That don't make no sense!"

Put your public speaking in perspective. It's just not that
important in the big scheme of your life. Especially if it's a one
time event. Keep it simple.

If you are going to be speaking a lot, then get some public
speaking training. But if not, use the four points above, do your
presentation, and celebrate.

Have a GREAT day!
Paul
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Paul Evans is the creator of Instant Speaking Success. A public
speaking system that makes giving presentations simple. He has
given over 1,500 speeches and presentations and has helped over
35,000 people become better speakers.
http://www.InstantSpeakingSuccess.com

7020 Fain Park Dr. Suite 5, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA

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