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When facing an audience, it is quite important that you be so conscious of what to say, how to say it, how to move and when to move. Here are several tips on how to speak in front of a viewing audience, before, during, and even after a speech.

1) Know your audience. Will you be speaking in front of a group of two-year old children? Or will your audience be composed of mostly adults? Or are you speaking in a high school about the dangers of drugs? Knowing your audience makes all the time in the world since it would give you enough time to use your language properly. The language that you use will vary according to age, race, beliefs and others. You can’t use difficult words when dealing with children. On the other hand, you can’t use words that have architectural jargon in front of doctors.

2) Body Language is of utmost importance. As much as possible when you speak in front of an audience, stand up and walk around the stage – not in strident steps but in slow and careful steps. Hands should always be by the sides, except when emphasizing a point wherein you can use your hands for a little bit of movement. Use visual aids, if necessary, but don’t put too much detail on the visual aids. You still need some space and time to explain the matter thoroughly.

3) Speak with conviction. Don’t hesitate using your words, stutter, or even pause for the longest time. There is a reason why you’re giving this speech in front of doctors, or students because you know your stuff, you have already mastered this stuff. Therefore, always maintain volume in your words and never let your audience know that you have doubts regarding your subject.

4) Do not read from your notes. As much as possible, master your notes – do not memorize, as when you forget one word, you will forget everything. After all, you know your subject right? Don’t mumble, and speak your words clearly. If you forget the next part of your speech, just list all the important details, and just give the most essential message.

5) Maintain sincere eye contact. Straying your eyes away from the audience is a sign of nervousness, or a sign that you are not confident with the subject you are talking about. Aside from confidence, maintaining eye contact signifies a special interest on the needs of the audience, and tells them that they are as important as the message you are giving them.

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