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This document offers valuable reminders for delivering a successful speech. Learn how to greet your audience warmly, give a powerful conclusion, and maintain enthusiasm throughout. Embrace these tips to refine your delivery and captivate your listeners.
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Greet your audience • 1. An informal/ comfortable greeting can “break the ice” before rushing into your content. • 2. Allow for some time after your greeting for your audience to process who you are. • 3. Be sure to look at your audience during the greeting. Look happy and excited to be with them (smile!)
Sell your conclusion • 1. It is the last thing your audience remembers. • 2. “Show” or emphasize your central message. • 3. Stay at the podium for your applause, so it does not look like you are running away
General Delivery Reminders • 1. Enthusiasm and Inflection – If you are excited and confident, your audience will be too • 2. Smile (when appropriate)- facial expressions speak volumes • 3. SPEAKING vs READING • 4. Practice many times in front of a mirror.