Comments for easy public speaking

Comment on Practice, practice, practice… by Keith Davis

Keith Davis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:33 +0000

Hi Speaking Guy
A great summary of a speech outline.
Introduction, three main points and a conclusion.
Can’t beat it.

BTW I removed the links within your comment.
Please feel free to leave comments linked to a URL, but no internal links or advertising please.

Comment on Practice, practice, practice… by The Speaking Guy

The Speaking Guy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:31:23 +0000

Don’t forget the value of reading aloud. Rehearse your speech a few times in front of a mirror with no one there. BUT, be careful not to sound OVERLY rehearsed.
A good outline should help. Remember, your introduction, 3 main points and your conclusion makes for a good speech.

Cheers to your success!

Comment on A helping hand… by Keith Davis

Keith Davis — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:33:22 +0000

Hi Gwyneth
My sentiments exactly.
BTW thought your little speech at the end of the Midlands AGM was super.
Short, relevant and lovely touches of humour.
But then again… what else would we expect from the ASC President in waiting!
Have a great year as President – see you in York.

Comment on A helping hand… by Gwyneth Millard

Gwyneth Millard — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:26:39 +0000

What a great site, Keith.
Members of Standish Speakers club have found joining a Speakers Club the most useful thing they have ever done.
One member cannot understand why people are not queueing down the road. People learn and become confident very quickly with ASC methods.
Keep spreading the word

Comment on A helping hand… by Keith Davis

Keith Davis — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:37:27 +0000

Hi Belinda
Thanks for trying again.
As you say “a great skill to have.”
If you can touch the mood at a social occasion or express the salient points at a hearing or protest… you have become a real public speaker.

Comment on A helping hand… by Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:37:21 +0000

Hi Keith, I just tried to leave a comment but it disappeared somehow so here’s my 2nd attempt.
I think public speaking is a great skill to have. It comes in handy not just in giving presentations but also in those special moments when we’re moved to speak what’s in our hearts either in honor of someone (at an anniversary part or something like that) or at a public rally in support or protest of something.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment.

Comment on A helping hand… by Hilary

Hilary — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:23:16 +0000

Hi Keith – just reading yours and Petra’s comment flow .. yes I agree ..

and aren’t we, as speakers, when we’re new .. meant to look at all those cabbages out there?!

Have a good Saturday .. Hilary
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Comment on A helping hand… by Keith Davis

Keith Davis — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:16:49 +0000

Hi Petra
I know what you mean about the runs!
Everybody shows their nerves differently.
For me it’s a dry mouth so I take a drink of water before I walk out to perform.

Thanks for making the point about “it always feels worse on the inside” – how true that is.
Thing to remember is practise looking relaxed on the outside – that’s the only bit the audience see.

Comment on A helping hand… by Petra

Petra — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:29:20 +0000

Hi Keith,
thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a nice comment!
I have never really enjoyed public speaking, but I have to say that practicing definitely helps a lot, and I have noticed quite often that even though you might feel all mushy on the inside (I always had the runs ) it might not show on the outside – I apparently always came across sovereign and confident.
Practicing in front of some friends might help, too.
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Comment on A helping hand… by Keith Davis

Keith Davis — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:30:44 +0000

Hi Jannie
What a great summary…
Practice, practice! And act it out!!
Can’t believe that I wrote an entire post just to say that. LOL
Thanks for visiting.