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Loading...Why do presenters in business believe that they need to be monotone, without effect or emphasis? What is wrong with showing a little emotion when you are speaking? No, no! too many presenters respond.
Although I don’t want to be monotone, I just can’t get too emotional.
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Being emotional does not mean becoming a drama queen (or king). It means matching your face, body, phrasing, and gestures to your words. For example, when you are telling your audience about the failure of a research project, you certainly shouldn’t be walking around smiling, speaking in a loud and enthusiastic voice. If you did, your method of delivery wouldn’t match your message. If, on the other hand, you are selling a product to a company that can really use it, you do need to smile, emphasize the relevant points of the product, and use phrases like, I really believe this product will help you achieve some of your key goals.
How should you, as a presenter, convey the positive emotions that will capture your audience? Here are some suggestions.
1. Excitement, enthusiasm
Gleam in your eyes, gestures, faster-paced talk.
2. Happiness, pleasure
Smile on your lips and in your eyes, emphasis on certain words, silences between sentences so your audience can feel your happiness.
3. Curiosity
Questions are asked with an inquisitive tone of voice, open gestures, pauses to give your audience time to think about what you are saying.
4. Confidence, self-assurance
Smiling, using your body as you talk.
5. Empathy, understanding
Leaning forward to talk, having silence between your thoughts so your audience can respond.
6. Commitment
Stating what you will do in a positive, upbeat voice tone.
Claudyne Wilder runs a boutique presentation business. Wilder Presentations offers Get to the Message presentation workshops and consulting services to organizations ranging from Fortune 500 pharmaceutical firms to community-based non-profits. Claudyne is the creator of TorchMetrics, an innovative online tool that operates on your device as a customized speaking coach.
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