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Even the professional public speakers make mistakes - Here are the Top 10

Have you ever been really excited to go to a conference only to be unpleasantly surprised by the quality of speakers?

There are speakers of the highest caliber in the world, including several thousands of dollars by charging a one hour speech, but many of them have not yet mastered the basics of public presentation.

Please do not let yourself fall into these traps! But do not feel bad if you did some of these things because even professionals slides sometimes!

1. You look terrible

If I wear clothes smarter than you and I'm in public, you have a problem. A of the first lessons I learned public speaking (when he was 12 years old) was considered was more important than what you say.

Yes Indeed. Disappointing, no?

You can use all the flowery prose that you want, but if it is not properly maintained, professional and credible to no one will care too much what he has to say.

2. You forget that he is using a clip microphone

When you use a microphone clip, please do not look down at your shoes when you speak. In fact should not do that anyway, but still Even more annoying when you use a microphone, and ending screaming, spitting and / or blowing it!

Also be careful not tapping on the microphone for gesture. Finally, make sure your jacket does not rub against it every time you move.

All these noises are distractions additional audience.

3. You tell inappropriate jokes

Just surprises me now that political correctness is a hot topic that many people may still standing before the audience and making inappropriate sexual comments sexist or just large groups of people.

Enough This is not funny. This is just professional.

4. His examples do not conform to the culture you are talking

I can not even count how many metaphors I heard in recent weeks on the basketball and baseball and basketball and use examples of baseball stars. If you speak in a foreign country USA using examples that give meaning to your audience. Here in Singapore will get a lot more talk about badminton, football (soccer that is) and cricket!

Five. Do you think crying is the same motivation

In fact, only hurts our ears. If you want to scream to make a point, please move the microphone in your mouth before turning off the speakers.

6. You pace the stage

It becomes very annoying to watch a speaker constantly walking back and forth across the stage. almost makes me dizzy.

It also gives the impression he is nervous, can not stand still or is literally throwing questions or problems.

High position and proud (in a single location) and transmit a powerful message. Use movement to signal the changing themes a new train of thought.

7. You stand behind the lectern and read his speech

I could not believe it when he is not one, but three of the speakers that I saw recently was just behind his desk and read his speech - word for word.

What a waste of time!

I could probably find a speech on the Internet and read it myself, jumping boring parts, and to less than half the time I went to read their scripts.

8. Try talking with your mouth closed

For those of you who did, you probably found it quite difficult to do. When you stand before a large group of people is so important to state words.

Open your mouth, and project your voice to speak clearly. I can not emphasize enough.

What is the point of making a presentation, if we can not understand what you say?

9. His PowerPoint slides are unreadable, and those who can read are riddled with spelling

Check, recheck and triple check your slides. Distribute copies of the slides to three friends and repeat the process. It is very important that the slides are free of errors.

By course, if you're like most slide presentations, will probably unable to read them anyway because there is too much information and the text is too small.

In this case, it is not really important.

10. Unaware of the scene

I know that public speaking is hard enough without having to think on stage too, but it is so important! Be aware of where you are on stage. How far it is from your notes, laptop with the filing or water are all important things to know.

Silence can be excruciating, not only for you, but walking around the audience to the stage because he forgot what he meant.

Also be aware of lighting. Sometimes the lines are drawn on the stage and it asked not to cross. There is a reason! It is for us to see.

About the Author

Heather Hansen, founder of Singapore-based Hansen Speech & Language Training, is an executive speech and language coach, writer and trainer. Become a star speaker! Visit her website www.hansenslt.com now for free information on how to speak clearly, correctly and confidently! Join her mailing list to receive your free special report, and as a special bonus you'll also receive her monthly newsletter, Speak like a Star!

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