Twenty-Four Greatest Ideas for Effective Speaking
Idea 15: Six principles of effective speaking
Occasions for public speaking abound. In our working lives we may have to give briefings or talks, take part in presentations or even deliver formal lectures. The good news is that you don’t have to be a great orator.
Given that you have something important, relevant or interesting to impart, there are six key principles you need to master in order to become a really effective speaker. Apply them consistently and with practice you will have no problems with effectiveness as a speaker, I promise you.
1. Be clear.
This is the golden rule for all communicators. What is clarity? A clear sky is one free of clouds, mists and haze. With reference to speech ...
