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qualities of the best speakers

1. Stand erect distributing your weight on both the legs. Do not hold onto the mike or to the podium for support.

2. Have a good posture and appearance. Do not lean on the podium.

3. Be confident, relaxed and energetic. Do not play with your clothes or fingers.

4. Wear clothes that befit the occasion.

5. Convey sincerity, conviction and enthusiasm for the subject.

6. Begin the speech, after passing for a few seconds, looking over the audience.

7. Open the speech with a striking, catchy introduction looking into the eyes of the audience.

8. Have a conversational tone.

9. Establish eye contact with the audience.

10. Use gestures to emphasize and clarify your points.

11. Allow your hands, to fall naturally to your sides, when not gesturing.

12. Have enough voice projection.

13. Modulate your voice.

14. Speak at moderate speed. Do not rush through.

15. Pause before and after important ideas.

16. Have pleasant mannerisms.

17. Do not read your speech.

18. Manage time.

19. Close the speech with a striking, impressive, concluding remark.

20. Stop, while the audience is still eager to hear more.
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  • Speaking Books
  • Ramki
    • What is Public Speaking?
    • How to Select the Speaking Topic
    • Methods for the preparation of a Speech
    • The Impromptu Talk
    • Practice Makes Perfect
    • A Sample Speech
    • Posture and Mannerisms
    • Build up Your Self Confidence
    • How to Start the Speech
    • The Delivery
    • When to End the Speech
    • Be a Good Listener
    • Qualities of the Best Speaker
    • Evaluating the Speaker
    • Formal Speaking Procedures
  • Expert Tips
    • Geoffrey James - 6 Tips to Fearlessness
    • Harvard's Steven Cohen's 3 Strategies
    • Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. - 8 Steps
    • Bruna Martinuzzi - 11 Speaking Tips
    • ToastMasters - Top 10 Speaking Tips
    • Rob Sherman - Top 10 Speaking Mistakes
    • Jeff Haden - 10 Phrases Great Speakers Never Say
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