Persuasive Speaking Techniques
Perhaps you have already spoken before an audience, have given a
credible speech, have driven the audience to a reasonable point and have
been applauded a fair number of times.
Now you wish to improve that foundation you have in speaking and
influence. Here are three points that can aid you to become a more
persuasive speaker.
One, body language. Majority of human communication is done nonverbally,
and people commonly respond and understand it very well, having said
that we primarily did not have formal education on nonverbal language.
In order to effectively connect with your audience, mean what you're
saying through nonverbal cues.
These include eye contact, hand gestures, pacing and the like to stress
your words and statements. For instance, if you're trying to imply a
very important point, you may point a finger up. If you're telling a
story, pace a short distance citing you're bringing them to a
certain point. You would be surprised what difference as an audience it
would make if the speaker simply went through his speech purely verbal.
Two, study. Influence is your main concern when speaking before an
audience so you have to know what you're talking about. You have to
persuade them into considering the point that you're trying to make
by citing facts, accepted truths and sources to show that your speech is
actually based on something relevant.
Realize that there is no debate or an exchange between you and them so
you have to be very mindful of every single aspect of your speech or
they may find you stereotypical; or worse, they may see you
contradicting your own statements. Do some research and be open about
new ideas and opinions before speaking; this will further guide you how
to be a more persuasive speaker.
Three, connection. Treat your audience, no matter how great or small in
number, as your utmost concern. They are the reason you are speaking, so
feel for them as if your message and efforts will be in vain if you
cannot convince them to your point of view.
You have to create a link between you and your audience to successfully
deliver your speech. This connection can be made through personal
anecdotes, humor or even asking an audience to speak a little.
The goal is to be able to create feelings between you and your audience
where they will know that it matters to you that they listen. This will
be the basis for a smooth flow for the duration of the speech and
probably the key to persuasion.
In a persuasive speech, you as the speaker should know how to persuade
and convince. The audience should be driven to a point of influence that
your message will successfully be delivered and received. Repetition of
ideas, facts and opinions will bring them to your point and positively
enhance your skill on becoming a more persuasive speaker.
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