I am amazed at how many people find it difficult to speak to a large audience, and don't know it! Maybe I have attended too many seminars, conferences and so forth, and I should stop..
Maybe I sound as boring to those who are forced to listen to me, but maybe not.
I try-
to keep it brief. That is a relief for most :) Most people can't hold an audience for more than 10-12 minutes.
to keep audience level in mind. I must admit I was out of my depth when addressing school students once or twice.
to use everyday stuff like films, or film songs to make it more palatable.
to talk about the topic/event as far as possible, but use humour or analogy if I can.
to prepare if I have the time to do so, and write points down on a piece of paper, even if I don't look at it.
Not sure I always succeed, but sometimes, I think I do.
1 comment:
an old joke confirms - most people are more afraid of public speaking than death. So it is better to be in a coffin than giving the eulogy.
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