8 PSYCHOLOGY HACKS TO EXCEL AT PUBLIC SPEAKING

1. Exude Confidence.

- From the moment you walk through the door to speak, be completely confident and be in command of the situation.

- Say to yourself - "I can do it". Positive self talk boosts your confidence greatly.

- Smile. 

2. Relax.

- Take a deep breath, relax. When you are tensed, you would struggle to find the right words to speak.

- Don't get stressed. 

3. Train Yourself To Speak Without Preparation.

- Public speaking doesn't have to involve writing a speech.

- Even if there is no time, you should be able to deliver a good speech.

- Practice public speaking more as a conversation than reading something to the audience. 

4. Keep It Simple.

- Worrying about every word in every sentence adds stress to your thought process.

- Use simple words, it makes audience to follow your flow easily. 

5. Learn And Use A New Word Each Day.

- Accept this as a challenge. This would seem tough in the beginning.

- Stick with it and keep making the effort, however, and you'll soon find yourself enjoying the daily challenge. 

6. Create Content With Agenda In Mind.

- Follow the below process - ABCDE

ANALYZE, BRAINSTORM, CREATE, DELIVER AND EVALUATE.

- Don't get deviated from your topic.

- Ensure to evaluate your performance after you deliver the speech.

- Know you could do better next time. 

7. Use A Sparkline.

- Start by explaining "what is" - the problem, the process, the level of achievement etc., that you want to change.

- Then explain "what could be done".

- Give examples. Watch the pace you talk. 

8. Master Your Non-verbal Behavior.

- Don't self block - by crossing your arms.

- Avoid self touch - it indicates nervousness.

- Use your hands to explain - shows openness. 

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