OK, I stepped outside the box on this final ‘non-verbal’ tip. This tip is verbal, but extremely essential as you work towards effective communication.We’ve all been there a thousand times.
You are mired in a company meeting or small group session and you mindlessly listen to someone opine about the new ‘can’t miss’ strategy for success.
The big problem: these talks are usually presented without flair, vocal intonation, and variety. I am not recommending that you tell those treasured jokes you’ve been holding onto for ages, but I am instructing that you ‘break out of corporate speak’ and provide memorable, remarkable information for your audience.
The people in the audience don’t want monotone. They desire stories and a voice tone that ebbs and flows like the rising tide.
Be real. Be authentic. Get your message across with an energy, variety, and believability that will have your audience saying: ‘I really liked that presentation. It was simple to follow and easy to remember’.
When you are constructing a talk for a large/small group session, answer this question:
How will my audience best be persuaded, informed, or motivated by what I communicate? Typically, you’ll find ‘the answer’ evolves around being confident, colorful, and engaging in all that you say and do.
Until next time,
Dan Naden
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