Mastering Structure in Public Speaking - Part II

Keeping up my promises! Here is part II, part III follows in two weeks.

Well-Organized: Keeping the Presentation Easy to Follow

Organization is essential to keep your audience engaged and on track:

• Use an outline to structure your presentation.

• Stick to your planned structure during delivery.

• Use headings and subheadings to guide the audience through your content.

Clear Transitions: Using Clear Transitions Between Topics

Transitions help signal to your audience that you are moving from one topic to another:

• Use transitional phrases (e.g., “Next, we’ll discuss...”, “Moving on to...”, “In conclusion...”).

• Summarize the previous point before introducing the next one.

• Use visual aids to mark transitions where appropriate.

Supported by Facts and Arguments: Backing Up Points with Evidence

Supporting your points with facts and arguments strengthens your credibility:

• Use reliable sources and cite them appropriately.

• Include data, statistics, quotes, and examples to back up your claims.

• Anticipate counterarguments and address them.

Presence of the "Tell-Tell-Tell" Structure: Introducing, Explaining, and Summarizing

The "Tell-Tell-Tell" structure reinforces your message:

• Tell them what you will tell them: Introduce your main points.

• Tell them: Explain and elaborate on each point.

• Tell them what you told them: Summarize the key takeaways.

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Have a great public speaking day

Kind regards,

Alexander Nijs