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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Speaking in Public*
By Patrick Donadio, MBA, CSP, MCC
If you can avoid these you will be on your way to communicating with
impact:
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Trying to imitate someone else. Be your unique self!
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Failing to project a sense of confidence. Confidence is
portrayed through your voice, eye contact, mannerisms, gestures and body
language.
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Speaking
down to the audience. Speak with the audience not
to them. Be careful of using jargon/technical terms or
having a superior attitude.
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Neglecting to prepare enough supporting information.
Many speakers fail to be effective not because they lack facts but
because facts are all they have. Incorporate stories, human
experiences, quotes, statistics, etc., to keep the audience mentally
involved.
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Lacking
a dynamic opening and closing. The first and last things you
present are very important to the success of your presentation.
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Failing
to rehearse. Prepare in the proper way; rehearse!
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Forgetting
to involve the audience. Involve your audience mentally,
physically and emotionally.
* © Patrick J. Donadio, MBA, CSP, MCC is a Certified Speaking Professional
and Master Certified Coach specializing Leadership and Business
Communications. Call or e-mail Patrick for permission to use this
article. Call toll free: 1-877-DONADIO or e-mail
Patrick@PatrickDonadio.com
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