Voice and Body Language Authority Wait Use subtle gestures Talk slowly Look slightly above audience Stand still Imagine your presence fills the room Say less Talk low rapport Maintain lots of eye contact Ask lots of questions Use humour Listen (Conversational) Imagine your are talking to small group of friends Get excited
“You rehearsed your speech thoroughly and mastered that all-important body language. But when you delivered the talk, you sensed little enthusiasm in your audience. What’s going on? You’re probably coming across as artificial. To demonstrate your authenticity imagine meeting four aims: being open, connecting, and listening to your audience, and being passionate about your topic. When you rehearse this way, you’ll genuinely experience these feelings when delivering a speech. And your listeners will know you’re the real deal.” Dr. Nick Morgan, Public Words
In what ways can you show openness to your audience? What you can say or do to connect with your audience. How you can deeply and actively listen to your audience. How you can demonstrate passion for your subject.
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Do you agree that being fun is more important than being funny? In what ways you you create ‘opportunities for laughter to emerge’? What are the pros and cons of using humor in a presentation?