{"id":58912,"date":"2024-05-17T14:36:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/ahil06s\/8-ways-to-be-a-more-engaging-speaker-video\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:36:17","slug":"8-ways-to-be-a-more-engaging-speaker-video","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/ahil06s\/8-ways-to-be-a-more-engaging-speaker-video\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Be a More Engaging Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ew-video\" data-videosource=\"embed\" data-videotranscriptkey=\"transcript-95ba8a2c-1f94-4280-8f67-9b207910c282.txt\"><div class=\"ew-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" scrolling=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/gIvTkjku-5WSyalpf.html\" title=\"8 Ways to be a More Engaging Speaker\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/div><a class=\"ew-video-transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/public\/transcript-95ba8a2c-1f94-4280-8f67-9b207910c282.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download transcript<\/a><\/div><p>The best public speakers are able to grab people&#8217;s attention and hold it. Good speaking skills can also help you in meetings, negotiations and job interviews. So, here are eight ways to help you become a sensational speaker.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Capture people&#8217;s attention.<\/strong> Stand up and stand tall! And don&#8217;t be afraid to say what you need to. This will show courage and <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/amjhdie\/assertiveness\" href=\"\/amjhdie\/assertiveness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assertiveness<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Speak clearly.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t mumble and avoid slurring, or talking too quiet or too loud.<\/li><li><strong>Use positive <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/aejjzul\/body-language\" href=\"\/aejjzul\/body-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">body language<\/a>.<\/strong> Stand up straight, look people in the eye, and smile!<\/li><li><strong>Use silence to your advantage.<\/strong> Silences can help you set the pace of your speech and create impact. Practice pausing while you read, breathe slowly, and speak in short phrases.<\/li><li><strong>Control your <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/aadvtou\/managing-presentation-nerves\" href=\"\/aadvtou\/managing-presentation-nerves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nerves<\/a>.<\/strong> Remember, the person you&#8217;re speaking to is just like you. Make a genuine connection rather than rushing through your speech. And use deep breathing or centering to stay relaxed and calm.<\/li><li><strong>Develop charisma.<\/strong> Charismatic people are engaging, assertive, and inspiring. Develop your charisma by becoming more self-aware and working on your emotional intelligence and empathy skills.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate reliable information.<\/strong> People need to believe in what you&#8217;re saying, if they&#8217;re to act on it. Make your argument solid and trustworthy by using facts and data.<\/li><li><strong>Use storytelling.<\/strong> You can create stories around a product, a company, or even yourself. This will bring your ideas to life and capture your audience&#8217;s imagination.<\/li><\/ol><p>To learn more about how to become a more engaging speaker, read the <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/a74ums7\/how-to-be-a-more-engaging-speaker\" href=\"\/a74ums7\/how-to-be-a-more-engaging-speaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a> that accompanies this video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your public speaking often fall flat? Don&#8217;t let nerves get the better of you! 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