{"id":39725,"date":"2023-10-20T15:04:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/top-tips-for-speaking-in-public-from-someone-whos-given-more-than-1000-presentations-in-their-career-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:04:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:04:07","slug":"top-tips-for-speaking-in-public-from-someone-whos-given-more-than-1000-presentations-in-their-career-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/top-tips-for-speaking-in-public-from-someone-whos-given-more-than-1000-presentations-in-their-career-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for speaking in public from someone who\u2019s given more than 1000 presentations in their career – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mapping out a plan for a speech or presentation before you deliver it will greatly improve your chances of landing a client, motivating your team or turning a negative situation into a positive one, according to one US executive.<\/p>\n

Stefan Swanepoel, chairman and chief executive of the Swanepoel T3 Group, has given more than 1000 presentations over 30 years and he is a firm believer that public speaking skills can be taught.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0The most overused word in public speaking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

As Swanepoel explains in this article for Business Insider<\/em><\/a>, working on his public speaking skills has also improved the way he communicates with his colleagues.<\/p>\n

The author and management consultant says he uses five key tactics to hone his public speaking skills, starting with mapping out the message he wants to deliver.<\/p>\n

\u201cThink through what you want to say and identify the two or three key messages you want listeners to retain,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen, put those into a logical sequence.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep the message condensed and easily understandable. The way to get a message across at work is to narrow it as much as possible. The more focused it is, the better employees will grasp it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The next four tactics to remember are: speak from the heart; use visuals to help communicate your message; take time to prepare beforehand (\u201cNever wing it\u201d); and finally, zone in on yourself.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness is all about having an idea and communicating your vision, so go ahead,\u201d Swanepoel says.<\/p>\n

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