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Impromptu speaking tips – part 2

Gavin Meikle — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:02 +0000

In my last post I focused on the delivery side of an impromptu speech but what about the content? How do I stop by brain going blank and running out of things to say?

Well here are two further technique to help you wow your audience ;

Use the PEP model Position – Start by stating your position on the topic – do you agree or disagree? Explain – Now expand on that by explaining why you hold this view. How can you [...]

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Impromptu Speaking Tips – Part 1

Gavin Meikle — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:59 +0000

Delivering a prepared speech can be nerve-racking enough, the thought of being put on the spot to give a short speech without any preparation or advance warning can seem to some people like their worst nightmare.

other people cope remarkably well with these situations so what can we learn from them?

Well for a start they know that every speech, even if its a short one or two minute impromptu one, needs a good structure. A beginning that grabs the audiences attention, [...]

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