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	How to be a More Persuasive Speaker Ten Tips from the Real World Part 1 by Larry Tracy
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How to be a More Persuasive Speaker
Ten Tips from the Real World
Part 1
by Larry Tracy

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Busy executives do not have the time to learn the intricate delivery skills and "glitz" of the professional public speaker.

What they need is a "shortcut system" that enables the presenter to package his or her substantive knowledge so it can be delivered in an interesting, engaging manner.

An effective and persuasive presentation must be focused on satisfying the needs of the audience, so that these people conclude that what is being proposed is in their best interest.

The Ten Tips outlined in this article are not classroom theory, but instead evolve from the real world lessons I have learned speaking to demanding audiences.

1.) Have a specific objective.

If you don't know what you wish to accomplish with your presentation, your audience certainly won't know either.

Giving a great speech is not an objective in itself - it is a means to an end, and that end is what you want your audience to do with the information presented.

Be quite specific, and spell out your objective in no more than a sentence or two. Print it out and tape it to your computer monitor. This will keep your preparation focused and on target.

2.) Know your audience's problems, needs and concerns.

To be successful and persuasive, presentations must be audience-centered. You must know the problems of your audience because your objective is to offer them a solution. This requires in-depth-research about your audience.

Keep in mind that the prime motivation for people to listen to you is their perception that your presentation will benefit them. "What's in it for me?" is the classic question of all audiences.

3.) Structure backwards.

We have learned to write and speak in a 1-2-3 structure: (1) Introduction- (2) Body - (3) Conclusion. For oral presentations, this is counterproductive: In contrast to reading a memo, we do not have the luxury of going back and reading again what we missed the first time.

when you initiate your draft with your conclusion, then your presentation will be focused on merging your objective with your audience's problems, interests and concerns.

Place your conclusion on a card marked (3), then develop an introduction that signals the audience that you know its problems and will be offering a solution. Place this on a card marked (1).

Finally, place your supporting arguments on a series of cards marked (2A), (2B), etc. This 3-1-2 System provides focus, structure, and thematic unity.

4.) Practice solo with tape-recorder or video-camera.

After completing the presentation draft, practice by yourself with a tape-recorder or video-camera. You will be at your weakest in this initial practice, hence the advice to have nobody present whose comments could seriously hurt your confidence.

Listen to your presentation, note the rhythm and cadence, the "uh's", "y'knows", and check your mastery of the subject.

If videotaping, note your mannerisms and body language, and coordinate your gestures with your vocal inflection.

5.) Practice with colleague, friend or spouse.

After completing the solo practice session, you are ready to practice in front of another person. Choose this person carefully, as you do not want a hyper critic who will find excessive faults with your presenting style. Neither, however, do you want the obsequies person who finds no faults whatsoever, and praises you to the skies. You need honest and constructive criticism aimed at "tweaking" your presentation.

Larry Tracy, author of The Shortcut to Persuasive Presentations, (Amazon.com), is a retired Army colonel described by President Ronald Reagan as "an extraordinarily effective speaker." He now conducts executive presentation skills workshops. Contact him at (703) 360-3222, info@tracy-presentation.com. For free tips and articles on presentation skills, visit Tracy-Presentation.

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