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Techniques to be a Great Communicator

Techniques to be a Great Communicator. By Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012. Three Types of Communicators. Poor Communicators: T alk Good Communicators: Listen Great Communicators: Talk, Listen, & Connect Which type are you today? Which type do you want to be tomorrow?

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Techniques to be a Great Communicator

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  1. Techniques to be a Great Communicator By Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012 Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  2. Three Types of Communicators • Poor Communicators: Talk • Good Communicators: Listen • Great Communicators: Talk, Listen, & Connect • Which type are you today? • Which type do you want to be tomorrow? “Confidence is an emotion that is displayed, not a skill that can be learned.” Glenn Pennington Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  3. 4 P’s of Communication • Passion will ignite your speaking ability • You cannot light a fire without a match • Preparation will enhance your odds of success • Research, Write, Speak, Edit, Streamline • Prayer will get you to the top of the mountain • Pray without ceasing • Polishing your message will get you to the other side • Practice, Practice, Practice, and then practice again • Communicators must get up and speak again and again • The thrill of victory can only be obtained through trial and error and then the realization of victory Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  4. Speech Structure • Write and deliver your speech in a logical manner • An attention getting opening, a solid middle, and a strong close • Know your audience • Age, gender, likes, dislikes, etc. • Understand how your speech affects the audience • Observe their verbal and non-verbal reactions and adjust accordingly Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  5. Best Practices • Before • Practice your speech out loud at least 3x’s • Get adequate rest • Drink plenty of water (no soda’s or alcohol) • Take deep breaths prior to going on stage • During • Pause throughout your presentation • Emphasize important words • Utilize vocal variety • Make eye contact • After • Have a brief question & answer session • Allow time to pass out business cards • Have copies of your speech available for reference Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  6. Worst Practices • Write everything down word by word • Read verbatim the entire speech • Put your hands in your pockets • Wear flashy jewelry • Rock back and forth constantly • Use filler words such as “Ums”and “Ahs” • Wing it and hope for the best Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  7. Non Verbal Signals are Critical • Facial Expressions • Eye Contact • Gestures • Posture • Confidence • Appearance 55% of your message is non verbal! “Without saying a word we speak volumes to our audience.” Glenn Pennington Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

  8. Wrapping it Up • Demonstrate Passion • Prepare for Success • Pray that you glorify God • Polish your presentation • Be confident • Have fun For an in-depth review and coaching session please contact me at glenn@gpconsultingministries.com Created by Glenn Pennington 05/20/2012

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