Public Speaking

Public speaking is a speaker communicates with many listeners or a speaker talks to many listeners. Some people do public speaking very well, some people do not. Why do bad public speakings happen?


One of the worst mistakes is that we can make as a public speaker is talking too long. It doesn't matter if our entire speech were brilliant and the audience came away with information that will change their lives. If we talk too long, they will leave saying, "That speaker just would not quit." Don't let this happen to us. Say what we have to say and sit down. Before we do, give them a well thought out closing.


If the subject is appropriate, I happen to be fond of humorous closings for several reasons. If we leave them laughing and applauding, we will exit, but an extremely positive impression about us will remain. Another good reason to leave them laughing is that the room will not be deadly silent as we are walking back to our seat. I hate when that happens. I do love laughter and feeling good; finishing a speech humorously gives me and the audience an opportunity to feel great. Speeches that are for entertainment purposes only should generally leave the audience laughing.


In brief, don't be afraid to use humor when speak in public.

Louis Beh ®