Jonathan Li interviewed some of the world’s greatest TEDx speakers on their number one public speaking tip. Use these practical tips to improve your public speaking skills effectively.
1. Focus on one big idea
Action step: Ask yourself, “What do I want the audience think, feel, or do differently after my talk?”
2. Share your real self
Action step: Don’t hide yourself. Share your real-life story with people. This makes you human.
3. Tell a great story
Action step: Tell an emotional, personal story.
4. Share why your idea is so important
Action step: What’s in it for your audience? Share the benefits in your opening.
5. Take your time to prepare
Action step: Start with your message. Then move on to your personal story. Finally, write your opening and closing.
6. Record yourself when rehearsing
Action step: Record yourself on video, then watch the video. Keep what you like, get rid of what you don’t like.
7. The first 3 minutes are the most important
Action step: Memorize the opening word for word so you’ll know exactly what to say.
8. Go with the flow
Action step: Practicing with feedback makes for great improvements. Get feedback from an experienced speaker or coach. Use these pubic speaking tips to improve your speaking skills. Great public speaking skills will impress your boss, colleagues, and clients, as well as help you make more money and be more successful. Featured photo credit: Acceleration Business City via abc-accelerator.com
