Techniques for Improving Impromptu Speaking

Introduction

• Tip of the Tongue Experience: Struggling to find the right words in spontaneous conversations.
• Goal: Share five best techniques for impromptu speaking - "Thinking Fast, Talking Smart."
• Most communication is spontaneous, requiring quick thinking without preparation.

Brain's Role in Speech

• Hemisphere Functions:
  • Left Hemisphere: Language and communication.
  • Broca's Area: Responsible for speech production.
• Motor Functions: Involved in speaking, e.g., moving mouth, gesturing.

Five Techniques

1. Shape Shift

• Definition: Change your physiology to influence speech.
• Technique:
  • Be conscious of posture, arm position, head orientation.
  • Alter your physical stance to produce different speaking results.

2. Select the Right Expectations

• Brain Capability: Two systems - a fast, instinctive system (system 1) and a slower, deliberate system (system 2).
• Technique:
  • Set high expectations for yourself.
  • Avoid negative assumptions about your abilities.
  • Empower your brain's quick-thinking abilities.

3. Science of Availability

• Concept: Frequent exposure influences perceived reality.
• Technique:
  • Be a voracious learner and reader.
  • Absorb diverse knowledge to make words more readily available.

4. Speak in Threes

• Technique:
  • Choose three main ideas to convey.
  • Helps in remembering and structuring thoughts.
  • Easier for the audience to remember.

5. Structure

• Importance: Structure provides freedom in communication.
• Types of Structures:
  • Chronological: Past, present, future.
  • Persuasive: Issue, solution, benefits.
  • Motivational: What is the issue, why it is important, what's next.

Conclusion

• Call to Action: Consider which technique to implement in your next impromptu conversation.
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