THE POWERFUL SPEECH MIGHT BE
THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUE YOU WILL EVER LEARN.
You have heard the saying:
“First
impressions are lasting; you never get a second chance to create a good first
impression.”
The same is true when
talking about how to start a speech…
The truth is, when you
start your speech, you must focus everything on making a positive first
impression on your audience members..
Many speakers are
nervous when they stand up in front of an audience. As a result, they speak
faster, with a higher pitch to their voices, and without pausing. When you are
more relaxed, you speak more slowly, pause regularly, and have a much better
tone of voice.
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WAYS TO START A SPEECH
1 - Start
With a Positive Statement
You can begin by telling the audience
members how much they will like and enjoy what you have to say.
For example, you might say:
“You’re really going to enjoy the time
we spend together this morning/evening. I’m going to share with you some of the
most important ideas that have ever been discovered in this area.”
2 - Compliment the Audience
You can begin by complimenting the
audience members sincerely and with great respect.
3 - Start Your Speech By Referring to Current Events
Use a current event front-page news
story to transition into your subject and to illustrate or prove your point.
4 - Refer to a Historical Event
For many years, I studied………
5 - Refer to a Well Known Person
You can start by quoting a well-known
person or publication that recently made an important statement.
6 - Refer to a Recent Conversation
Start by telling a story about a
recent conversation with someone in attendance.
7 - Make a Shocking Statement
You can start your talk by making a
shocking statement of some kind.
For example, you might say something
like:
“According to a recent study, there will
be more change, more competition, and more opportunities…………..
8 - Quote From Recent Research
You can start by quoting a recent
research report.
9 - Open With a Problem
You can start with a problem that must
be solved. If it is a problem that almost everyone has in common, you will
immediately have the audience’s complete and undivided attention.
TIPS TO END A SPEECH WITH A BANG
A good talk or public speech is
like a good play, movie, or song.
It opens by arresting the listener’s
attention, develops point by point, and then ends strongly.
The truth is, if you don’t know how to
end a speech your key points may get lost.
The words you say at the beginning,
and especially at the end of your talk, will be remembered longer than almost
any other part of your speech.
Some of the great speeches in history
have ended with powerful, stirring words that live on in memory.
How do you end a speech and get the
standing ovation that you deserve?
Keep reading to discover how…
Here are 9 tips and examples for
concluding a speech.
1 - Plan Your Closing Remarks Word for Word
To ensure that your conclusion is as
powerful as it can be, you must plan it word for word.
Ask yourself, “What is the purpose of this talk?”
2 - Always End a Speech With a Call to Action
Here is a Speech Conclusion Call to Action Example
“We have great challenges and great
opportunities, and with your help, we will meet them and make this next year
the best year in our history!”
Whatever you say, imagine an
exclamation point at the end. As you approach the conclusion, pick up your
energy and tempo.
Speak with strength and emphasis.
3 - End a Speech With a
Summary
There is a simple
formula for any talk:
1. Tell them what you are going to tell
them.
2. Tell them.
3. Then, tell them what you told them.
As you approach the end
of your talk, say something like,
“Let me briefly restate
these main points…”
You then list your key
points, one by one, and repeat them to the audience, showing how each of them
links to the other points.
Audiences appreciate a
linear repetition of what they have just heard.
This makes it clear that
you are coming to the end of your talk.
4 - Close With Inspiration
You can end a speech with something
inspirational as well.
If you have given an uplifting talk,
remember that hope is, and has always been, the main religion of mankind.
People love to be motivated and
inspired to be or do something different and better in the future.
Remember, everyone in your audience is
dealing with problems, difficulties, challenges, disappointments, setbacks, and
temporary failures.
For this reason, everyone appreciates
a story or poem of encouragement that gives them strength and courage.
5 - Make it Clear That You’re Done
When you say your final words, it
should be clear to everyone that you have ended. There should be no ambiguity
or confusion in the mind of your audience. The audience members should know
that this is the end.
Many speakers just allow their talks
to wind down.
They say something like, “Well, that just about covers it.
Thank you.”
This isn’t a good idea…
It’s not powerful…
It’s not an authoritative ending and
thus detracts from your credibility and influence.
When you have concluded, discipline
yourself to stand perfectly still. Select a friendly face in the audience and
look straight at that person.
If it is appropriate, smile warmly at
that person to signal that your speech has come to an end.
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Hosla
B.A, M.A (Psychology)
Specialist of GTO Tasks
Ambala Cantt, Haryana
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