How to Speak Well and Confidently (Part 1)

Good communication is the key to success, whether you're speaking in front of a large audience or trying to get a point across to a new friend. If you want to know how to speak well and confidently, you have to believe in yourself, speak slowly and carefully, and have strong beliefs about what you're saying. If you want to know how to sound intelligent and thoughtful speech, read the following blog posts, this is going to be a number posts related to each other but divided into 3 parts, So now we’re going to start with part 1

1 Express your views with conviction.
Before speaking, make sure that he really believes in what he says, if you are saying that Kanye 's new album is amazing and the widening gap of inequality in the United States should be # 1 concern of the government. You do not have to sound arrogant to get your point across and it sounds like he really believes what he is saying instead of turning to others for validation or approval.

·         It's all in how you say it. If you start a sentence saying, "I think... " Or, " But maybe... ", then nothing you say will sound as strong then as it would have if you just made the statement.

2 Right eye contact. On the one hand, it is polite to others. In addition, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully. Find some friendly faces to focus on what your confidence goes up, while you're talking and you're communicating your message with clarity. If you look down on the floor, it will not look safe, and if you are looking around while you talk, people may think that you are distracted or looking for something better to do.

·         Make eye contact when you talk to them - you can look away for a moment or two to get the balance, but in general, keep focused on the eyes of the people speaking.

·         If you see someone looking confused or worried when you are talking, you can even think about whether it is or is not being clear enough. However, you should not let a confused person gets off track.

·         If you're talking with a larger group, where it is difficult to actually make eye contact, focus on watching only a few people in the audience.

3 Praise yourself every day. This will promote your own confidence, which is important when you speak. With more confidence, people will take more seriously their thinking. You do not have to think you're perfect to truly praise and let yourself feel like the most amazing person you are. Remind yourself of all the great things you have accomplished and worked so hard for. Look in the mirror and say at least three things about yourself, or make a list of all the great things that make you who you are.

·         If you can not think of anything else you would like to praise yourself, then you will have to work on increasing your confidence. Build your self-esteem by focusing on something that is good, compared to his faults, and spend time with people who really care about you and make you feel good about yourself.

4 Use the shortcut method to improve speech. Chances are that sometimes you have to speak in public as part of their role. While this may seem daunting, the benefits of being able to speak well outweigh the perceived fears. To become a better speaker, keep the following strategies (deliberately kept short for ease of memory) :

·         Plan properly.

·         Practice.

·         Engage with your audience.

·         Pay attention to body language.

·         Think and speak positively.

·         Dealing with nerves.

·         Be careful with the recordings of his speeches. This will help improve each time.

5 Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids. Knowing what you are up against and have a sense of where you stand, how people will find you, and what it feels like to move around while speaking can certainly ease your nerves. It is much better to know what we are facing, that have a big surprise - and a blow to your confidence - the day of the big event.

·         If you really want to know the room, you can also appear in a day before his speaking engagement royal to get an idea of what it is.

6 Display success. Imagine yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your strong, clear and confident voice. Visualize the audience clapping - it will boost your confidence. Close your eyes and imagine the most trusted and well-spoken version of yourself in the audience, dazzling with his words. Or if you are nervous about speaking in a smaller social environment, imagine captivate a small group of friends with their words. Imagine the scenario you want to enact can go a long way to make it succeed.

·         Thus, when it's time for the big time, remember what you visualize - how can you go?

7 Getting to know your audience. Know who you're talking about can go a long way in helping you speak with confidence. If you are facing a large audience, it is important to know where they come from, how old they are, and what your general knowledge about your subject. This can help you prepare your words accordingly. If you are talking to a handful of people knowing much about them as you can - their political beliefs, their sense of humor - can help you say the right thing (and avoid saying the wrong ).

·         One of the reasons that people get nervous when talking is because they dislike the unknown; that is why you have to gather as much information as possible.

8 Make the confident body language. Body language can go a long way to make you appear and feel safe. If you want to have a confident body language, this is what you should do:

·         Having good posture

·         Avoid slouching

·         Do not fiddle with your hands

·         Avoid spinning too

·         Look ahead of you instead of to the ground

·         Keep your face and body relaxed

9 Getting to know your material. Choose a topic that interests you to know more about it than you include in your speech or conversation. If you know much about your topic, you will feel much more secure when you have to talk about it. If only prepared to say what was the night before and are terrified of having questions not know what to say, then yes, trust can not be at its highest point. Knowing 5 times more about your subject than you 're going to say will make you feel ready for the big day.

·         If you leave some time for questions after his speech, you can practice giving it to a friend in advance ; Have the friend ask some tough questions to help prepare for what may come.