A good public speaking tip involves your use of three words. These words can make you seem more conversational. But they can also become a repetitive crutch and turn off your audience. You don’t want bad habits to define your public speaking success.
In this virtual presentation replay, motivational keynote speaker Ken Okel, talks about the three words you should avoid using and a simple process to become a better public speaker. You will learn:
- Why people fall into the trap of using bridge words like uh and um;
- The reason why people are saying “well,” “now,” and “so” in their presentations and what’s wrong with it;
- How repetition of speech patterns can become annoying for audiences;
- How knowing your material can make you a better public speaker;
- Why spending a lot of time practicing the beginning and end of your talk can improve your entire presentation;
- A public speaking tip that many won’t try but will make you a more effective communicator.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. He spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
