A guest speaker who have spent a considerable amount of time in the practice have surely obtained certain habits that marks their competence. These habits are what make them effective in doing the job.
Many speakers have seen their worst nightmares come to life while they are on stage speaking. One of them is when despite their expertise and obvious significance of the subject matter, the audience are unenthusiastic, drab and appears drained. It's like speaking to a wall. Having the expertise and knowledge is one thing, effectively communicating them in a way that can be readily absorbed by others is another.
A very good guest speaker who can share his or her expertise and at the same time inspire listeners have the following habits:
1. Takes Effort To Get To Know The Audience
An effective guest speaker takes the time and effort to know the demographic of the group he or she will be talking to. Factors such as age, educational attainment and economic background sure do dictate the level on which the talk should be designed. For example, younger audiences need conceptual ideas and facts to be broken down into concrete, real-life examples they can easily relate to.
2. Levels Off At The Start Of The Talk
First things great speakers do right at the outset is make the audience feel comfortable and connect with them. One of them is sharing something personal such as how he or she got involved with the topic they will be discussing. Sharing a personal part to the audience is a smart way to get the audience's interest and get them to think about their own equal parts. This is when the speaker can gauge the awareness of the audience regarding the subject matter so that he or she places them in a mindset that they can actively participate in and relate to the discussions.
3. The Ability To Effectively Use Graphs, Charts, Drawings And Other Visual Aids
Images and representations provide an easy to grasp explanation more than paragraphs of words may accomplish. A great speaker recognizes that there are instances when the transition or conveyance of an idea or concept can be better done through visual aids. A slight pause is necessary for the viewers to grasp the idea represented by graphs, charts, pictures or even bulleted points in a Powerpoint presentation. Does the speaker give the audience the necessary pause for thought?
4. Uses Humor and Encourage Participant Q & A
Great speakers are far from a ho-hum, bland presence up the stage. They care about the energy level of their audience and know when to crack the ice. Also, they encourage active learning by setting aside time for Q and A portion.
5. Wraps Up The Talk and Distribute Hand Outs
Smart speakers know the importance of wrapping up the topic in one neat, easily digestible nuggets of thoughts. They don't leave the audience slumped with all the information not knowing the practical uses of every concept they've just learned. It's only common sense that a speaker provides a sensible summary of the talk that has been conducted. Most speakers have notes and handouts ready for the learners to take with them and go over again whenever they'll have a chance.
Many speakers have seen their worst nightmares come to life while they are on stage speaking. One of them is when despite their expertise and obvious significance of the subject matter, the audience are unenthusiastic, drab and appears drained. It's like speaking to a wall. Having the expertise and knowledge is one thing, effectively communicating them in a way that can be readily absorbed by others is another.
A very good guest speaker who can share his or her expertise and at the same time inspire listeners have the following habits:
1. Takes Effort To Get To Know The Audience
An effective guest speaker takes the time and effort to know the demographic of the group he or she will be talking to. Factors such as age, educational attainment and economic background sure do dictate the level on which the talk should be designed. For example, younger audiences need conceptual ideas and facts to be broken down into concrete, real-life examples they can easily relate to.
2. Levels Off At The Start Of The Talk
First things great speakers do right at the outset is make the audience feel comfortable and connect with them. One of them is sharing something personal such as how he or she got involved with the topic they will be discussing. Sharing a personal part to the audience is a smart way to get the audience's interest and get them to think about their own equal parts. This is when the speaker can gauge the awareness of the audience regarding the subject matter so that he or she places them in a mindset that they can actively participate in and relate to the discussions.
3. The Ability To Effectively Use Graphs, Charts, Drawings And Other Visual Aids
Images and representations provide an easy to grasp explanation more than paragraphs of words may accomplish. A great speaker recognizes that there are instances when the transition or conveyance of an idea or concept can be better done through visual aids. A slight pause is necessary for the viewers to grasp the idea represented by graphs, charts, pictures or even bulleted points in a Powerpoint presentation. Does the speaker give the audience the necessary pause for thought?
4. Uses Humor and Encourage Participant Q & A
Great speakers are far from a ho-hum, bland presence up the stage. They care about the energy level of their audience and know when to crack the ice. Also, they encourage active learning by setting aside time for Q and A portion.
5. Wraps Up The Talk and Distribute Hand Outs
Smart speakers know the importance of wrapping up the topic in one neat, easily digestible nuggets of thoughts. They don't leave the audience slumped with all the information not knowing the practical uses of every concept they've just learned. It's only common sense that a speaker provides a sensible summary of the talk that has been conducted. Most speakers have notes and handouts ready for the learners to take with them and go over again whenever they'll have a chance.
About the Author:
James H McCabe is a guest speaker who has been conducting trainings and workshops for companies and PR agencies to perfectly align their internet marketing strategies with social media. Discover the latest and the best internet marketing techniques by heading over his blog http://hughmccabe.co.za
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