by Trish Springsteen | Oct 15, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
A gesture is a specific body movement that reinforces a verbal message or conveys a particular emotion. Mostly they are made using the hands and arms.Gestures should be an outcome of your own personality but following suggestions can be an effective way to start on...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 11, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
Begin your research well in advance, make sure that you check for accuracy and cite any quotations correctly.Only use the information which is absolutely essential for you to make your point. Avoid overloading the audience with irrelevant facts.Use simple language...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 7, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
In order to hold the attention of a large audience, we need to prevent dull boredom setting in. If we have vivid visual aids, if we have a dynamic and organised presentation, then we are half way there. But if we deliver it in a monotonous monotone there will be...
by Trish Springsteen | Sep 28, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
It’s a fact that people remember the first thing you say and the last thing they hear. They may be convinced by the body of your argument, but they will remember your conclusion far more clearly.So if you want to close your presentation and leave a lasting impression...
by Trish Springsteen | Sep 25, 2007 | Communication, Public Speaking
There is an urban myth that says you only have 30 seconds to make an impression. Whether that is true or not, when you start your presentation you will need to grab the audience’s attention.You need to start with a big enough bang to say “Listen to me, I have...
