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| Dr. Gary Arnold's Book How the Top 1% of Speakers and Coaches Do Internet Marketing Paperback: ISBN:978-1-57867-041-3; eBook: ISBN:978-1-57867-043-7 |
Are you ready to take your speaking career to the next level and
join the elite? To do that you have to look at what defines those great
speakers, and examine how they got there. Elite speakers are those who have
taken their careers global. They are very often sought out as consultants for
businesses and organizations around the world. They have mastered their
material to the highest level of expertise. They are leading authorities in
their market.
Take a look at some of the things all truly great speakers have
in common. The great news for you is that elite speakers are not born; they
grow and develop their craft tirelessly. You can do the same.
#1 Elite speakers always start with a story.
The beginning of your talk is extremely important. This is where your audience settles in to your talk and decides if they like you or not. The importance of making a good first impression is as important in your talk as it is in any social setting. The beginning of your presentation sets the tone and draws your audience in. Start out with a bang. Tell a great story that is highly relatable or one that is surprising and attention grabbing. The appropriate use of humor will help you create a light and warm atmosphere in the room. Happy people are receptive.
The beginning of your talk is extremely important. This is where your audience settles in to your talk and decides if they like you or not. The importance of making a good first impression is as important in your talk as it is in any social setting. The beginning of your presentation sets the tone and draws your audience in. Start out with a bang. Tell a great story that is highly relatable or one that is surprising and attention grabbing. The appropriate use of humor will help you create a light and warm atmosphere in the room. Happy people are receptive.
#2 Elite speakers sense the mood of the crowd.
Don't stop at getting your talk off to a great start. As you move into the meat of your presentation don't forget to stay tuned in to what is going on in the room. If you pay attention, you should be able to tell if your audience is following what you say, if they are interested and if they are comfortable. Don't forget that you should be audience focused rather than focused only on delivering the speech you have prepared.
Don't stop at getting your talk off to a great start. As you move into the meat of your presentation don't forget to stay tuned in to what is going on in the room. If you pay attention, you should be able to tell if your audience is following what you say, if they are interested and if they are comfortable. Don't forget that you should be audience focused rather than focused only on delivering the speech you have prepared.
#3 Elite speakers offer solutions.
Just as important as the environment that a speaker creates is the content they provide. You have to know your market and your audience inside and out. Know what their greatest problems and needs are. Determine how your talk can provide solutions that others aren't providing. You have to know your subject on a very deep level. Elite speakers don't provide yesterday's news or outdated statistics and information. Your credibility as a speaker relies on how well you know your topic.
Just as important as the environment that a speaker creates is the content they provide. You have to know your market and your audience inside and out. Know what their greatest problems and needs are. Determine how your talk can provide solutions that others aren't providing. You have to know your subject on a very deep level. Elite speakers don't provide yesterday's news or outdated statistics and information. Your credibility as a speaker relies on how well you know your topic.
#4 Elite speakers offer explanations and examples.
To ensure that your audience if following your message and getting the most out of it, provide lots of examples and explanations as you go along. Using examples and explanations will make your message clear and easy to understand, particularly if you are talking on a highly technical topic. Know the skill or experience level of your audience so that you can tailor your talk to that level. Your presentation should not be perceived by the audience as either too complex or too easy.
To ensure that your audience if following your message and getting the most out of it, provide lots of examples and explanations as you go along. Using examples and explanations will make your message clear and easy to understand, particularly if you are talking on a highly technical topic. Know the skill or experience level of your audience so that you can tailor your talk to that level. Your presentation should not be perceived by the audience as either too complex or too easy.
These are the basics for honing your speaking skills to the
level of the speaking elite.
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