Tips on how to speak can either tell you what to do - or what not to do. At CNBC on May 20, 2021 there is an article by John Bowe titled Fear of public speaking? The biggest mistake to avoid – and 5 things to focus on, according to a speech expert. He says not to highlight your differences from the audience.
A second article by Fia Fasbinder at Inc. on January 19, 2017 is titled Troubleshooting TED: How to avoid 3 public speaking mistakes, which are Distracting Movement, Filler Words, and A Podium-Shaped Crutch.
A third article by Kathy Caprino at Forbes on November 16, 2011 is titled Why so many “experts” are terrible speakers: top 5 public speaking mistakes. They are failing to:
1] meet the audience where they are
2] make a heartfelt human connection
3] show respect for the listener
4] inspire follow-up thinking
5] leave a lasting message of significance
A decade ago on April 1, 2011 I blogged about the first, in a post titled Where is your audience starting from?
A fourth article by Patricia Fripp on June 12, 2013 is titled Ten pitfalls to avoid in public speaking. Her list of things to avoid is:
1) Unclear thinking
2) No clear structure
3) No memorable stories
4) No emotional connection
5) Wrong level of abstraction
6) No pauses
7) Irritating non-words
8) Stepping on the punch-word
9) Not having a strong opening and closing
10) Misusing technology
The cartoon of a running man was adapted from one on page 61 of F. Fox’s Funny Folk, a 1917 book of cartoons you can find at the Internet Archive.
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