Public Speaking Tips for Beginners

Introduction

• Channel Introduction
  • Welcome to Communication Coach
  • Aim: Help rising leaders increase personal impact
  • Focus: Communication skills, specifically stand-up speaking

Don’ts and Do’s

1. Don’t: Ramble and Get Long-Winded

   • Disorganized speeches are hard to follow.
   • Do: Be Concise and Organized
     • Prepare a structured speech (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).
     • Clear main points with transition statements.
     • Benefits: Audience appreciates order & remembers key points.

2. Don’t: Look in the Wrong Places

   • Avoid looking over heads, at the floor, ceiling, or scanning the room.
   • Do: Maintain Eye Contact
     • Look directly into eyes: “One thought, one look”.
     • Benefits: Establish connection with the audience.

3. Don’t: Clutter Your Notes

   • Jamming too many details makes you stiff and too reliant on notes.
   • Do: Use Minimal Notes
     • Use talking points rather than full sentences.
     • Practice a conversational style.
     • Benefits: Freer to connect and appear natural.

4. Don’t: Overload Your Slides

   • Complicated animations and too much text are distracting.
   • Do: Use Simple and Clear Slides
     • Limit slide time to 2-3 minutes.
     • Use very few slides (especially for beginners).
     • Benefits: Avoid over-reliance and retain audience’s attention.

5. Don’t: Fidget

   • Avoid nervous movements with hands, feet, or pacing aimlessly.
   • Do: Maintain Confident Posture
     • Stand still, move purposefully.
     • Use gestures to emphasize points.
     • Benefits: Better non-verbal communication.

6. Don’t: Speak Softly or Use Fillers

   • Avoid speaking too softly or using “um”, “ah”, etc.
   • Do: Use a Strong, Clear Voice
     • Speak loudly and clearly to reach the back of the room.
     • Emphasize key words and pause for impact.
     • Benefits: Effective and engaging delivery.

Conclusion

• Reflect on which tips resonate the most for personal improvement.
• Engage with the channel through comments.
• Express gratitude and anticipation for the next video.