C 5.3 Practice

Speaking in front of a small and supportive group of friends and family members.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Walk on the stage, consider where you will be in relation to the audience, test the required audio-visual components, note if your presentation is visible or not from all parts of the room.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

''If i don't practice the way i should, i won't play the way that i know i can.'' -Ivan Lendl

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Many public speaking books advise new speakers to practice in front of a mirror.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Practicing your speech ten, twenty and even thirty times before the actual speaking engagement is what will make your presentation look a lot more spontaneous, natural and effortless.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Try practicing at least once in the actual auditorium where the presentation will take place.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Do not take any suggestions as personal criticism, instead seek ways to improve your performance.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

When practicing your speech in front of the mirror could be beneficial is when you want to 'polish' your body language and gestures for the presentation.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

Public speaking, just any other skill, requires constant practice in order to be improved and mastered.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal

As you practice, pay particular attention to the transition between sections and slides so that your presentation flow smoothly.

• Practice

• Practice Alone

• Practice in Front of Other People

• Do the Final Rehearsal