How to improve your speech control skills

How to improve your speech control ability

First of all, for most people, stage fright is an instinctive reaction when speaking in public. However, as a speaker, if you want to achieve a good speech You should also be good at observing words and expressions on the spot, so as to grasp the psychological changes and interest requirements of the audience, and timely modify and supplement the content of your speech. In fact, this is the ability to adapt and control the field. So, what kind of field control ability does a successful speaker need? Below is the knowledge I bring to you on how to improve your speech field control ability. Welcome to read.

1. Control of Eyes

Wherever the speaker’s eyes go

That’s where the speaker’s influence lies

There is a situation: when a speaker gives a speech on the stage, no matter how well he speaks, there will inevitably be people whispering to him. If the speaker ignores them at this time, these people may affect the listening effect of other people, which requires the speaker to move his eyes to them and face them with a smile. They will soon feel embarrassed and become quiet. Come down.

2. Content control

Faced with the impatient audience

The speaker needs to adjust the content

If the venue is dull , you must have the skills to cleverly intersperse and activate the atmosphere. Speakers use the method of interspersion to not only make things more vivid and profound, but also to adjust the atmosphere of the scene and increase the audience's interest. For example, tell a joke, tell a story, talk about some anecdotes, sing a song, etc. You should also pay attention to the interleaving: the interleaved content must be related to the topic, and can play the role of explanation, explanation, and supplement; the interleaved content must be moderate, not too much, causing the focus to be displaced, and the connection must be natural and appropriate. It must not come across as forced or extraneous.

3. Sound control

According to the content of the speech

The speaker should adjust the voice, intonation, speed and rhythm

For example If the speaker's voice suddenly raises an octave, it is likely that people who have deserted or dozed off will suddenly wake up and listen attentively; or if the speaker suddenly lowers the volume, the scene will gradually become quiet, and people who are whispering will also stop talking.

4. Control of movements

Use movements to control the scene during speeches

Mainly reflected in the influence of large movements and body language

Sometimes in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of on-site personnel, you can also use gesture command to enliven the atmosphere. Big movements may quickly refocus the audience's attention; body language can generally be used to remind listeners who have deserted or dozed off, such as tapping the shoulder, etc., which is not offensive but can provide good control of the scene.

5. Dialogue control

Dialogue control refers to the dialogue between the speaker and the scene

Allowing the audience to control the entire scene together

For example, if an audience member's cell phone suddenly rings, the speaker can say: "This cell phone music very much agrees with my point of view. Let's give it a warm applause!" Then, other audience members' cell phones will basically stop ringing. If the speaker ignores the message, other people's phones may still ring, which will affect the effectiveness of the speech. ;