26 year-old Peter currently works in an offshore
study placement firm. Daily he speaks to
people who walk into his office to make enquiries. One challenge he’s been
faced with is giving impromptu speeches. The class of persons he speaks to are usually
people of great substance and this frightens him even though he claims to have
a lion heart. Although the task of delivering an impromptu speech appears
enormous, there still exists the possibility
of giving an excellent one.The strategies below can help:
Use
the time you have between when being asked to speak to plan.Most people claim that
their challenge with giving impromptu speeches is time. But is it true that there
is no time? No. The time is just too short for people to recognize it.
- If
you’ve got a pen and paper, jot down notes or input your notes in your smart
phone or iPad. Select one message to focus on.
- When
called up, move slowly. Hurrying could increase a feeling of unease. Take your
time to breathe deeply.
- Take
your time to begin. Start your speech on a humorous tone. Look around, smile
and make eye contact.
- Do
not look too deeply into your notes. Don’t peruse just a cursory look.
- Assume
your impromptu speaking is a conversation with a friend so keep your language natural
and fluid.
- Choose
your diction carefully. It must be the one appropriate for your audience.
- Keep
speech void of vocal fillers.
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