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Articles You are currently browsing the Zone 1: Power sub-category of the Zone 1: Power category of our Articles. The Law of Knowledge (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - As a public speaker you MUST know what you’re talking about. That might seem obvious, but it’s amazing the number of speakers who really don’t have a clue about their subject. How is this possible? Well, someone, somewhere said, “Why don’t you come talk to our group.” “What should I talk about?” “We really need something motivational. The Law of Positioning (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Who you think you are does not matter as much as who the audience thinks you are. If you feel insecure as a speaker, but the audience views you as an expert who is going to solve their problems, your position is that of valued friend and expert. If you think you’re great and have all the answers, but the audience sees you as a know-it-all, you position is that of the arrogantly confused. Your positioning to the audience is controllable. The Law of Captivation (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Every speaker knows he/she must keep the audience interested. Captivation, well, that’s much more than mere interest. Interest keeps people awake. Captivation keeps people on the edge of their seats. Interest allows the audience to drift in and out of the message while still getting the main thrust. Captivation makes the audience feel like they cannot miss a word or they will miss out on something good. See the difference? Do you want the crowd interested or captivated? Create captives: Deliver contrary statements to deeply revered beliefs – then prove it! Use statements that suck listeners into the message. The Law of Involvement (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - The kid sitting on the bench during a ball game is prone to drift away mentally. But the players IN the game stay focused because the know success depends on them. One of the best ways to get keep audience attention is to include them in the presentation. The Law of Performance (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Not your performance, their performance. The audience must go out and apply the information you have given or they wasted their time. As speakers it’s our obligation to supply practical methods for the crowd to make our words and ideas reality in their lives. 7 Super Speaking Techniques #1 (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - #1 – Art Imitates Life. That means that your speaking should resemble your living. Your accent should not change. Your friends should not think you have been reincarnated with the spirit of Zig Ziglar. 10 Strategies to Overcome Fear (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - The National Speakers Association's top 10 strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking: 10. Accept the fear and make it work for you: Most people cannot see or sense a speaker's nervousness, so be sure not to mention it, which will only draw attention to the fact that you're not totally calm, cool and confident. The Exaggeration Pullback (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Exaggeration is a noted comedic technique. You can use it to get a double laugh by using the pullback. Example: Exaggeration ~ "Don't you hate checkout lines in those giant 'mart' type stores? They have thousands of customers and two checkout clerks. Speaking Delivery & Pace (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Do you have any tips on pace and delivery? - Peter A: Tips on delivery: * Make it conversational rather than professional. What some people consider professional often resembles theater type acting (which seems fake). The Return (Jan 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM) - Just a few days ago Ed shook his head as he sat in front of me. “I spoke Friday at a conference.” Dejection rolled through his voice. “Something’s not right. I need some help.
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