{"id":3148,"date":"2019-03-31T15:21:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T11:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cudoo.com\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2023-04-24T07:53:30","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T11:53:30","slug":"how-to-improve-my-public-speaking-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-my-public-speaking-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know that fear of public speaking amongst individuals is quite common, but did you know that around 75% of people<\/a> are frightened at the thought of speaking in front of any type of audience? There\u2019s even a term, glossophobia, given to the fear of public speaking. The underlying fear of embarrassment or judgment by others is what stops people from speaking with confidence in front of others.\u00a0<\/span>It can be challenging to overcome an intense fear of public speaking. For most people, the thought of speaking in public can feel extremely nerve-wracking, but it doesn\u2019t have to be such a scary experience. On the flip side, delivering powerful rhetoric is extremely satisfying.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public speaking is one of the most significant skills that you could acquire over a lifetime. It impacts the growth of your business and\/or personal relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether your job requires regular speaking in public or not, learning the skill will no doubt help to strengthen confidence and make more meaningful connections. Learning how to present yourself and communicate effectively is paramount to giving presentations, training people, or even participating in day to day meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Listen<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The best public speakers are also great listeners that practice active listening<\/a>. It is important to keep your audience engaged and get feedback from them during and after your speech.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the reasons why people don\u2019t listen to include, being distracted when someone is speaking, taking too many notes, not being able to understand the speaker and hence tuning out, listening only for the facts and not paying attention to body language, getting sidetracked by certain phrases or expressions used by the speaker, or daydreaming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Should I Care?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

For most people, not knowing how to communicate and present effectively can rob them of opportunities in life. If good speaking skills create opportunities, equally poor ones may deprive you of them. Effective public speaking has the ability to motivate and influence people. Once learned, it can be an extremely powerful tool to inspire change amongst others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to Communicate Better<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n