The key to giving a good speech is to write a good speech. It is skill that we will all need at various times throughout our lives. Sometimes the speech will only be entertaining. At other times we are communicating important information. In such a case it is vital that anything we say we say is accurate and informative. Obviously if it is entertaining as well as accurate and informative it will be even better.
Writing a sound speech is a skill that can be learned and gets better with practise. The basic rule is that you put yourself in the position of the audience. It means understanding that you must capture their attention and make them want to hear more. Obviously too it means communicating what you have to say clearly and concisely.
It is an astounding fact that many people say the fear of public speaking is worse than death. Giving a speech certainly is a nerve wracking experience. Some of those nerves are necessary. Many of the worries about giving a speech are in fact about the content of that speech. If you have written it well, you will be familiar with what you are going to say and you will be more relaxed..
If you are sharing information that is interesting and relevant, people will be more interested in your speech. That enthusiasm will connect with the audience and make your job easier.
In my next blog I will tell you how to go about it.

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