For those who aspire to be in a leadership position, it will be very common for them to be exposed to constant public presentations, so they should know these 4 tips to improve oratory.
Knowing a subject very well does not imply that you have all the necessary tools to transmit it. For this you will have to know very well how to communicate your message and generate an interaction with your audience.
Below we recommend the following tips that will be of great help to perfect your oratory and, therefore, your presentations. Remember: “practice makes perfect”.
4 tips to improve public speaking that every entrepreneur must master.
1. Memorize the concepts, not the content.
Being on top of your presentation and giving an impeccable presentation doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to memorize its content verbatim.
Doing so could do more harm than good. First, because you won’t sound natural and spontaneous. And second, it will show that you tried to learn a “script.”
Likewise, if you forget any aspect of your speech, you are likely to be left blank, disoriented, and create an awkward silence for your audience.
To avoid these inconveniences, memorize the main concepts, and show them in the visual aids. This will allow you to quickly access the information, generating an organized presentation that informs, but does not steal attention because it is very detailed. Likewise, It will grant you more naturalness in your oratory.
2. Create a connection with your audience.
Don’t go out of your way to seem like the most intellectual person in the room. Regardless of whether or not you are a person specialized in the subject, being in front of the public makes you an expert.
Being on stage creates a barrier between you and the audience, so you should avoid being arrogant and consequently widening this distance even further.
Your job as a speaker is to bridge this gap, be modest, funny and natural to make this connection. Keep in mind that the more connection there is, the more attention the public will pay to the information you want to convey.
Another excellent way to generate a bond with the public is by telling stories, whether personal or imaginary. This makes the message more memorable and your audience is more likely to enjoy your presentation. It will also be easier to remember.
3. Prepare and practice
To give a great public presentation, you’ll need to be clear from the start about the outcome you want to achieve. For this it is useful to ask yourself questions such as:
- What is the purpose of my presentation?
- What impact do I want to have on the audience?
- Do I seek to inform, inspire or persuade?
Knowing what you want to achieve, your goals will be much easier to achieve.
Do not leave anything to chance, be very clear about what you are going to say and rehearse. If you want to improvise a couple of stories, that’s fine, but make sure you don’t get lost along the way and end up in monotony and repetition.
The more confident and prepared you feel, the better the interaction with the audience and your answer in case of something unforeseen.
4. Watch your body language.
Ironically, one of the best tips for improving your speaking has nothing to do with your voice; but yes with body language.
Remember that not only is your speech communicating something; your tone of voice, your facial expressions, the movements of your hands (know 6 hand positions that will allow you to project more leadership) and even your movement on stage, are part of the tools that make an excellent presentation.
Beginning with a friendly greeting, a warm smile, and maintaining good enthusiasm throughout your presentation will convey that you feel comfortable and confident about what you are saying.
And remember, if you are really interested in creating your own business, you can purchase our book “How to create a company while working: Discover how to manage your time, manage your money and motivate yourself while creating a company and working for another” , where you will find all the information you need to found your own company, without having to leave your job.
