Public Speaking

Being able to speak in front of a group of people, regardless of size, is a priceless skill to have. For one that works in Public Relations, it’s almost imperative to have some public speaking skills. In fact, communication with the masses, an important aspect of PR, can be achieved through effective public speaking.
Unfortunately, public speaking is not an ability that comes naturally for many people. Thankfully, with several weeks of formal training, one can truly learn the ropes. There are several public speaking education tips/recommendations to follow:

1) Know your stuff- when speaking in front of a group of people, pick material that you want to talk about. This will help you stay interested and will prevent you from forgetting your speech.

2) Practice- your speech isn't going to all of a sudden appear the day of your presentation. You need to be well versed on your topic so you sound like you know what you are talking about.

3) Know who you are speaking to- if you go into a speech prepared to speak to a completely different group of people; you are more likely to choke. Understanding your audience will help you get your message (s) out.

4) Relax- although you might be nervous, don’t show it on the outside. People will pick up on your nervousness so use the correct body gestures and eye contact.

5) Have fun- You might have the worst, most boring speech topic but if you act interested then your speech will sound way better. If you are having fun giving your speech, then your audience is more than likely to be enjoying what you are saying.

These five tips above are very important in finding success with public speaking. If you are able to master public speaking then that is another important skill important in effective Public Relations!