Unlock The Key To Great Public Speaking
Unlock The Key To Great Public Speaking
Expert advice from Diane Dayton of Dayton Communications
We present in everything that we do! When we record a presentation, a short video, or leave a voice message, does the presentation reflect who we are and what we are really trying to communicate? I know often in a recording it’s not easy to listen to yourself or to watch yourself, but it is key to understanding how you come across. The more you know about how you present, the better prepared you are for giving a more accurate and authentic presentation, one that more readily connects with your audience of one or many!
The volume, phrasing, emphasis, articulation, and tone of your voice all come into play when you leave a voice message and, in fact, they are everything! When you do a video or live presentation, your voice is a big part of your presentation, often setting the stage for a “tune in” or a “tune out.” Adding your gestures, posture, movement, and even your attire will help “color” your message. We draw conclusions based on all these factors and others will draw them about us as well. It’s important to understand how and why we draw certain conclusions and what will help us send the message we want to get across.
It sounds like a lot to think about and a lot of work, right? Well, it can be, but it can also be fun! It can be eye opening when you really delve into these “things” – your voice, your mannerisms, and your overall presentation. You have an opportunity to really get to know yourself better in the process and that is a really good thing. You become more self-aware. You can become a more authentic communicator and able to connect and build quality relationships in business and in life with family and friends.
We examine these areas of communication in my Public Speaking Academy with a focus on your individuals needs and goals. Perhaps you want to work on a video or podcast presentation, or maybe you need to leave voice messages on a regular basis. We work on getting to know your strengths as well as things you would like to work on in a safe and supportive environment. We will record and listen; then view and learn. The goal is to be comfortable with your communication skills and have these good skills become second nature! Your presentation and your voice can be two of your strongest assets!
“If I went back to college again, I’d concentrate on two areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience.”
– D. H. Lawrence
(This excerpt is taken from
Diane Dayton’s extremely popular 4-part series entitled
Public Speaking Academy.) I encourage you to click here to register for Diane Dayton’s live, in person
Public Speaking Academy on four consecutive Fridays (September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022) from 9 AM to 12 noon Eastern Standard Time at the Comfort Suites in Manheim, PA.
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