16
October
2008

Are you self-centered, content-centered or audience-centered?

Posted by: Monika Sugiarto 0 comments
Topic: Public Speaking

We all know that we need to prepare a speech carefully. We research the facts, use vivid words and sentences, rehearse in front of a mirror and family. That is not all for a captivating presentation, there is more. We need to consider the audience, what they expect from us, what they want or don’t want and who they are? You have the bodies in the room. What you must do is to capture the interest, the hearts and minds of your audience. Give them something to learn, to think, feel, and if possible do….When you are finally at the lectern or podium, stop for a moment and look at all the eyes gazing at you, are you open for the messages they send your way? Are they cold or too hot. Can they hear you. Are they tired or ready for your presentation. Remember when you speak, it is not about you, it is about them. Be audience-centered!

16
October
2008

Apakah anda masih takut berbicara depan umum ?

Posted by: Monika Sugiarto 0 comments
Topic: Public Speaking

Dalam perkembangan jaman saat ini, pasti anda sudah sering kali berbicara atau membawakan presentasi anda di depan orang banyak. Apakah berdiri didepan orang banyak masih membuat telapak tangan anda berkeringat, jantung anda berdetak kencang dan suara anda tiba hilang ? Atau sebaliknya, anda sudah berulang kali melakukannya sehingga membuat anda merasa nyaman menjadi seorang pembicara ?
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16
October
2008

What kind of a speaker are you?

Posted by: Monika Sugiarto 0 comments
Topic: Public Speaking

Chances are that most of us will be asked to speak up about something sooner or later. Be it in a professional setting, selling our product or services, report on the financial situation, inform about a trend, and demonstrate the use of a gadget. Most people would rather die then speak up in public in front of a group. How about you?
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