How to Articulate Your Thoughts Better

Introduction

• Presenter: Grace
• Objective: 7 powerful techniques to articulate thoughts clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
• Structure:
  • First 2 techniques: Focus on delivery.
  • Remaining 5 techniques: Focus on preparation, mindset, confidence, and word flow.

Techniques

1. Leverage Audience's Intake Style

• Importance: Different people intake information differently.
• Three Intake Styles:
  • Visual: Use visuals like flip charts, PowerPoint presentations, images.
  • Auditory: Use spoken words, audiobooks, podcasts.
  • Kinesthetic: Incorporate tasks, physical activities, writing exercises.
• Strategy: If the audience's intake style is unknown, incorporate all three styles.

2. Lean on Their Behaviors

• Vary Speech and Tone: Adapt to different audience behaviors.
• Four Types of Behaviors:
  • Dominant/Commanding:
    • Give big picture vision, bold promises.
    • Use stern and serious tone.
  • Social/Optimistic:
    • Emphasize altruistic aspects, greater good.
    • Use softer and friendlier tone.
  • Laid Back/Casual:
    • Avoid facts and figures, focus on connection.
    • Use casual and friendly tone.
  • Analytical:
    • Present facts, figures, charts, graphs.
    • Use steady, serious tone.

3. Learn How Others See You

• Self-Perception: Others see you as you see yourself.
• Get Feedback: Ask trusted individuals for honest feedback on clarity, tonality, etc.
• Use Feedback: Adjust based on feedback to change perception.

4. Lay Thoughts Down in Writing

• Purpose: Clear thoughts internally but hard to articulate.
• Process: Write thoughts down to build vocabulary and practice.
• Feedback Loop: Especially helpful for introverts; practice articulation internally.

5. List Them Out with Structure

• Avoid Losing Train of Thought: Thoughts can be dynamic and nuanced.
• Create Structure: List talking points and elaborate.
• Mnemonic Devices: Use keywords to trigger recall.
• Pro Tip: Use alliteration for easier recall (e.g., each technique starting with 'L').

6. Learn the Words

• Vocabulary Building: Essential for clarity and compelling articulation.
• Speech Mechanics: Differentiate between lacking words vs. mechanical speech issues.
• Solution: Expand vocabulary, improve enunciation, and word flow.

7. Lose the Stage Fright

• Fear of Perception: Worrying about how others see you inhibits articulation.
• Shift Focus: Make the communication about helping the audience, not about personal gain.

Conclusion

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