What are some of the best tactics to use as a speaker?
Here's 10 of them.
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1. Pace
This is the speed you speak at. For a big speech or presentation, you want to hang around 110-140 wpm.
If your audience can't follow what you say, they can't understand it.
For conversations, the pace can be quicker but read on for the next tactic.
2. Change of pace
Speeding up demonstrates excitement and passion. When you speed up do it for no more than 45 seconds or else it will feel out of control to your audience.
Slowing down demonstrates seriousness and drama. This can apply to a single word, phrase, or thought.
Here's a quick thread on how I created a course that would ultimately be acquired by @beondeck
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I had 2 built-in advantages
1. Teaching a course requires public speaking and lucky for me, I was very comfortable doing this since I was teaching public speaking and am a trial lawyer.
2. I had been teaching at SMU Law School for 3 years.
If you're creating a course find a way to play to your strengths.
I did a lot more office hours, live sessions, and demonstrations because that's what I'm comfortable and good at.