Learning to capture an audience’s attention is something that can take years to perfect. To some, it may come naturally, but for most people it is considered to be the number one fear Americans have.
In fact, according to The National Institute of Mental Health, 74 percent of people suffer from speech anxiety. Lucky for us, there is a vocal minority that love it so much that they each presented their very own TED Talk on the matter.
So, if you have a presentation coming up that you’re nervous about, or you just have general anxiety about speaking in public, you can make things easier by embedding video in PowerPoint for a smooth presentation.
Take a cue from these experts and enjoy their insight.
- Julian Treasure
How to Speak So That People Want to Listen
In this TED Talk, Julian addresses the “Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking.” A phrase he coined referring to seven particular habits of speaking that you should avoid at all costs.
- Gossip
- Judging
- Negativity
- Complaining
- Excuses
- Exaggeration
- Dogmatism
However, knowing what not do isn’t the same thing as knowing what you should do. Instead, Julian Treasure posits that you should follow another of his specially coined terms (this time it’s an acronym) – H.A.I.L.
Honesty: be clear and straight
Authenticity: be yourself
Integrity: be your word
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Love: wish them well
Above all, the most important lesson to take away from Julian’s TED Talk is that following the Golden Rule (for the uninitiated, that rule is: Treat Others the Way You Would Like to Be Treated) will get you far, whether you’re talking to one person or one thousand people.
- Simon Sinek
Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
Create a contingency plan. The main source of doubt for most anxious people, when it comes to giving a speech or presentation, are the relentless “What if’s?” What if my opening falls flat? What if something fails and the projector doesn’t play my supporting video? What if I get interrupted? Pick whatever two worst fears you have about the project – the two worst-case scenarios – and plan for them.
Preparation is the key to success in any endeavor and especially in regards to public speaking. Make the follow-up to your opening line just as engaging or more to keep the audience’s attention captive.
If you’re interrupted, directly answer any question or inquiry the interrupter may have about the talk. The most successful speeches appear to be conversational.
None of your efforts to create contingency plans will be wasted, because the more you visualize different ways the situation can turn, the better you will be at thinking on your feet if something unexpected truly does happen.
3.Elizabeth Gilbert
Share a genuine, emotional story. One way to quickly gain the approval of your audience is to tell a story in which you felt something – anything. If you felt sad, tell the story of how it all happened. If you were laughing until you cried, don’t be afraid to show it. If you felt complete and utter remorse, communicate that to the audience.
Telling a self-deprecating joke or story will go far, but not as far as you’d think if you’re simply using the anecdote to highlight how much further you’ve come since then. Let your emotions show. Humans are emotional creatures, and whether you like it or not, our emotions play the most important role in our decision-making process.
These three speakers are just the tip of the iceberg. There are myriad great tips out there; but the most important tip to take from these three in particular is that authenticity is the key to winning over your audience. Whether it’s by just being a good person, a good leader, or a good storyteller, a genuine approach will get you far.
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