APPROPRIATE USE OF GESTURES

This aspect of communication is of significance and should however be critically considered. It covers what is done aside the speaking (delivering the speech) which equally carries a message to the general public. Gestures take the non-verbal form of communication and they convey a lot of messages to the audience listening. This is to say, the public derive and give diverse meaning to whatever gesture that is put up by the speaker. Gestures can take the form of body language and facial expressions.

BODY LANGUAGE

The movement of the body and its positioning counts a lot. When speaking to the public, it is advisable to be well composed by having good and engaging body composure/ posture. For example; when delivering the message, let the public follow what is being communicated by not having a divided attention as a result of the language the body gives. Be stable in speaking and don’t giggle. It is okay to make movements when speaking but it should not be overly done because it may distract the audience. Again, use the hands to express yourself where necessary but this should be moderately and accurately done.

FACIAL EXPRESSION

In as much as delivering the speech and checking on the body language matters, the facial expression plays a key role. How well you look and carry your expression on the face has an effect on the audiences understanding of the message and the mood they are put in. Put up a pleasing and appealing face to attract the audience. When there is a need to laugh, let it out controllably and when there is a need to challenge the public with regard to the message, let it be expressed on the face.

In addition to this, smiles are very rich in speaking to the public. In view of this, put up a smile when the need arise and do not frown. When you smile, it tells the audience that you are very proud to have them seated to listen to you and get the indepth of the message. For this reason, smiling should be ultimate when looking at facial expression.

These two aspects of gestures should however be taken into consideration and well managed for effective flow of communication.  

MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES

APPROPRIATE USE OF GESTURES

This aspect of communication is of significance and should however be critically considered. It covers what is done aside the speaking (delivering the speech) which equally carries a message to the general public. Gestures take the non-verbal form of communication and they convey a lot of messages to the audience listening. This is to say, the public derive and give diverse meaning to whatever gesture that is put up by the speaker. Gestures can take the form of body language and facial expressions.

BODY LANGUAGE

The movement of the body and its positioning counts a lot. When speaking to the public, it is advisable to be well composed by having good and engaging body composure/ posture. For example; when delivering the message, let the public follow what is being communicated by not having a divided attention as a result of the language the body gives. Be stable in speaking and don’t giggle. It is okay to make movements when speaking but it should not be overly done because it may distract the audience. Again, use the hands to express yourself where necessary but this should be moderately and accurately done.

FACIAL EXPRESSION

In as much as delivering the speech and checking on the body language matters, the facial expression plays a key role. How well you look and carry your expression on the face has an effect on the audiences understanding of the message and the mood they are put in. Put up a pleasing and appealing face to attract the audience. When there is a need to laugh, let it out controllably and when there is a need to challenge the public with regard to the message, let it be expressed on the face.

In addition to this, smiles are very rich in speaking to the public. In view of this, put up a smile when the need arise and do not frown. When you smile, it tells the audience that you are very proud to have them seated to listen to you and get the indepth of the message. For this reason, smiling should be ultimate when looking at facial expression.

These two aspects of gestures should however be taken into consideration and well managed for effective flow of communication.  

DELIVERING THE SPEECH

The success of delivering a speech depends on how well it is communicated to create an impact. Communicating the contents of the message to the audience is about making them understand what is intended to be communicated and making them form part of it. This can be achieved when the key elements of delivering a speech is paid with attention. The elements are:

1.    The appropriate use of words

2.    Voice control

3.    Tone concerns

APPROPRIATE USE OF WORDS

The use of simple words is advised here in order to give the listeners clearer understanding of the message. Illustrations, proverbs, stories and even jokes can be used when appropriate for easy understanding.  Again, the words should be properly constructed to flow with each other. Each sentence made should have a link with the other. The words should also be pronounced appropriately. In view of this, speaker must first understand any word used in order to pronounce it accurately, joining them together to form a good sentence and ensuring an effective communication.

VOICE CONTROL

 In order to get the listeners or audience fall in love with the speech and ever ready to listen to every bit of it, it depends on how good the voice sounds to their hearing. The voice should sound natural and produce good sounds. It should be controlled having the message in mind. When there is a need to stress on an aspect, the voice should speak that and when there is a need to make an appeal, the voice should be heard in that regard.

TONE CONCERNS

This aspect moves in line with the voice control. The tone refers to how high or low the voice sounds depending on the message. It also deals with how emotional the speaker is in making his/her presentation with regards to the content of the message and how vigorous he is also depending on the content of the message. The tone of the speaker should sound touchy and emotional; it enables the audience pay full attention and form part of it. It appeals to their emotions and they begin to feel the impact within them. On the other hand when the speaker sounds vigorous, it challenges the audience to take a step and enable them have the “I can do” spirit. This should be done with respect to what the message tends to convey. There should also be a blend of these two points, that is; the speaker should not sound too emotional throughout and vigorous throughout.

Correlating these elements makes the speech well delivered and the impact created.     

THE FIRST APPEARANCE

Communication plays an integral role in our interaction with individuals, smaller groups and a large number of people. The impact created with regards to the content of the message depends on how well it is communicated both verbally and non verbally. Public speaking as an aspect of communication has got principles and traits guarding it so as to make communication more effective and impacting, thus; Effective Public Speaking.

FACTS ABOUT APPEARANCE

The impression created at first sight in speaking to the audience has got much influence on catching their attention. Public speaking is about talking to a larger audience on a particular subject. After the speaker is fully prepared to deliver, it is advisable to know the composition of people seated to listen to him/her. Here, the physical appearance of the speaker matters a lot because it equally carries a message to the audience.

The following are some factors to consider on physical appearance:

Outfit: The dress worn should fit the kind of programme or occasion. For example: Suit is recommended for official programmes. Also, the facial make-up should be moderately done. This is because the audience may concentrate more on it if it is overdone and this can distract information flow. Considering the footwear, it should be one which can facilitate easy movement if possible and that which matches the dress worn.

Hair: Females should have a simple hair do, that which looks good on their faces and matches the outfit. Males on the other hand should have their hair cut down and their beard trimmed.

Blending these two factors appropriately calls for a smart, perfect, attractive and eloquent physical appearance when speaking to the audience.