The Light Beckons
the spotlight, that is!
What would it take to get you on the stage?
Confidence.
An audience expects a speaker to exude confidence. They are looking for someone who feels comfortable and in command of their stage and someone that presents as an expert on their topic. Sometimes we can fake confidence until we feel confident, but there are some surefire ways to create a confident impression to your audience:
Make and Maintain Eye Contact
Use Effective Body Language
Reduce Nervous Behaviors
Use Vocal Tone and Variety
Competence.
Public Speaking does not always come naturally to everyone. In fact, being able to make a public address, whether in-person or in a virtual context, is a radically difficult thing to do for a lot of people. But building yourself as a competent speaker is simple!
It Starts with Heart - looking within to reflect on what skills you already possess and where you can improve.
It Continues with Intention - looking outward for opportunities to practice you existing and new skills.
It's Never-ending, But Improved Upon - looking everywhere for a chance to showcase your skills.
Support.
There are several professional organizations available to help further develop your confidence and competence as a public speaker.
Tell me more here about how I can help you develop as a speaker.