Learn to speak in public!
Who doesn't feel butterflies in their stomach when speaking in public? The previous nerves, sometimes, betray us and can cause us to go blank or explain ourselves badly, among other things.
Non-verbal language almost always expresses much more than verbal language, and in the case of oral presentations, it shows. Because when a person gets nervous when it is their turn to speak in public, it is practically inevitable to hide it and it is difficult to hide the trembling of the body.
But, like almost everything in life, there is a solution. There are some tricks that can help you learn to speak in public correctly. And by this we mean the following:
- That you say what you want to explain in your own words and it is understood.
- That the phrases you say out loud make sense and have context.
- That you can hide the nerves you express with your body movements.
- That your voice does not tremble when speaking in public.
- Be prepared to answer questions from attendees.
Just by reading these points, you've seen that we know what we're talking about, right? Let's try to fix it and get you a successful workshop!
Prepare the presentation in advance
The better you know it by heart, the easier it will be to explain. And even more so if you say it in your own words instead of reading a paper that you don't even understand yourself.
People listening to you know whether you are in control of the topic or not; it is very difficult to hide. So, preparation a few days in advance is essential.
Rely on audiovisual content
It is essential in any presentation. Listeners focus on the audiovisual content because it is usually easier to understand and view.
The audiovisual presentation has to be aesthetically beautiful and attractive; keep in mind that people will be looking at it all the time. You speaking in the background, explaining what they are seeing on the screen, will help to fully understand everything.
Forget that there is an audience in front of you
Listeners don't notice your nerves as much as you do. Try not to spend the entire presentation observing people and obsessing over whether they can see that you're extremely nervous, because it doesn't work.
They are simply there, listening to what you tell them about a topic that really interests them, and they will be paying more attention to the presentation than to whether your legs are shaking.
Brevity above all
Not only will it be better for you because you will speak less and the presentation on your part will end sooner, but the viewers will understand you better and will pay more attention to you.
Go back to your high school days and remember how boring and impractical the very long talks were... that way you can put yourself in the place of those who are listening to you now.
Don't lose your smile.
Who likes serious people or those with an unfriendly attitude? How important it is to show sympathy in front of people!
Don't stop smiling during the presentation (as much as possible) and let your posture express that you are relaxed and comfortable with what you are explaining.
Do you want to make a presentation, an event, a talk, a workshop...? At Aticco Coworking you can! We will offer you the room that best suits your needs.[:]
