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LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS Hone Your Presentation.(LEADERS & SUCCESS)(IBD'S 10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS)
Byline: Robin Grugal
6 Being a persuasive speaker requires much preparation. But many of us get so caught up in our material and choice of words that we overlook such things as stage setup and room temperature -- details that could ultimately have a greater impact on how our message is received.
Even if certain conditions can't be remedied, you should know about them before your presentation so that you won't be surprised and can mentally prepare for them, says David Dempsey, a practicing trial attorney in Atlanta, Ga., and two-time winner of the Georgia Toastmasters International Speech Contest.
In his book "Legally Speaking," Dempsey shares some common-sense tips he learned as a lawyer that can be helpful in most public speaking venues.
Part 2 (Nov. 18) will feature Dempsey's tips on perfecting gestures.
** Know your lectern options. You don't want to create a buffer between you and the audience, Dempsey says, so standing behind a massive lectern is a poor choice. The audience will see only your head and shoulders and you will be unable to use any body language.
"If a large lectern is your only option, ensure that you will have enough microphone cord and available space to have the freedom to stray away from it," Dempsey said.
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