The best book, like the best speech, will do it all – make us laugh, think, cry and cheer – preferably in that order<
MADELEINE ALBRIGHT
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- Acoustics are the most important part of a speech delivery . Keep your voice clear and consistent to keep you audience engaged.
- Content is crucial. Well thought out content with good articulation is essential for a great speech.
- The best speeches are emotional, because they are powerful. Communicate anger, sadness, love, joy or excitement, in a meaningful, authentic and impactful way.
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Stories connect us. Stories stimulate and engage the human brain.
Stories help the speaker connect with the audience and make the audience more agreeable with the speaker's point of view.
- Slow Down when you speak. Your listeners have an opportunity to absorb and reflect on what you’re saying.
- Use Voice Exercises to strengthen your voice.
- Record And Listen To Your Voice. Look for ways to improve your pronunciation, your delivery, and your pacing.
- Record Phone Conversations. Replay to hear different ways that you could improve your delivery and articulation next time.
- Focus On Pauses. The drama and power of a speech are contained in the silences that you create as you move from point to point.
- Eat And Drink Well. Energy is essential for good speaking and voice projection. Cold water can chill your vocal chords and decrease the amount of warmth in your voice.
- TED-style talks are personal. Your passion and sense of purpose create an energy boost for both you and your audience.
- TED talks often take us on a journey. Where business speeches generally focus on a desired outcome, TED talks are also about the process of realizing how you’re going to get there.
- TED talks are concise. Every word of a TED talk counts.
- TED-style talks present an “aha!” moment.