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Fearless Public Speaking Lessons Chapter 1 Getting it right ps1-0. Introduction ps1-1. Fearless public speaking ps1-2. Remember why ps1-3. Have something to say ps1-4. Know your time limits ps1-5. Research your topic ps1-6. Write your introduction ps1-7. The leave behind ps1-8. Review Chapter 2 Preparing your speech ps2-0. Introduction ps2-1. Create your title ps2-2. Start with your ending ps2-3. Find your opening ps2-4. Don't memorize, outline ps2-5. Show, don't just tell ps2-6. Hands on training ps2-7. Speaking, not just words ps2-8. Review Chapter 3 Making your presentation ps3-0. Introduction ps3-1. Room setup ps3-2. Schmooze your audience ps3-3. Get the right light ps3-4. Silence is loud ps3-5. Gaze not glance ps3-6. Dress for success ps3-7. Review |
Lessonps3-5. Gaze not glance
As you speak, make eye contact with individuals in the audience. And make sure you cover the width of the room. Don't just address one side of the room. Show that you are including everyone. Talk to someone, don't just glance at them.
Above: This speech took place in a conference room with the audience close at hand. Note how the speaker looks around the room while speaking. He is talking directly to individuals one at a time, not to a group. Note also how he covers left and right and will continue to do this throughout his speech PracticePlace three chairs around the room. Practice a one-two minute speech on a subject you already know: what you are wearing, what you had for dinner last night.
While talking, make eye contact with the chairs as if they were people in the audience. But do not just glance. Speak to them. Complete a sentence before moving on to another member of the audience. Be sure to speak to someone left and right, front and back. |