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How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking, 2nd Edition
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How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking, 2nd Edition

by Sarah Lloyd-Hughes
September 2015
Beginner content levelBeginner
224 pages
4h 2m
English
Pearson Education Limited
Content preview from How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking, 2nd Edition

Chapter 4

Expression in the body and voice

Key wisdom from this chapter

  • When the body feels safe, it is more creative: so only when we’ve handled the fight or flight response can we look to being more inspiring speakers.
  • Credibility comes from the body: look for solid posture, definite movement, a slow, assertive pace and powerful pausing if you want more gravitas in your speaking.
  • Charisma comes from the body: if you want to energise your audience, use dynamic gestures, movement, vocal range and passion in your body language and voice.
  • Connect with your audience: use inclusive gestures, connective eye contact and pauses if you’d like to involve your audience more in your talk.

Once you’ve found safety in the body, your nervous system functioning ...

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ISBN: 9781292087993