Engaging Audiences (Completed)

Engaging audiences can be both stressful or exciting. but engaging the audience is important as it involves them to express their own prospective 

Engaging audiences

1. Being genuine.

When talking to an audience people who think too highly of themselves may be perceived as arrogant and wont get interest from an audience. Talking to an audience will allow you to share your successes and achievements, but Success does not equal superiority.

2. Slowing down context.

Feeling stressed or anxious can make you feel embarrassed and talk too quickly. Trying to slow down your speech and looking your audience in the eye will provide you a calmer posture and you're less likely to stumble over words.

3. Communicate clearly.

Talking to audiences can be nerve racking for some but our spoken words is the primary attention requirement needed to spread the word. If your verbal communication isn't clear, the target audience will not be able to understand your presentation and most likely to pay attention to you.    

4. Being vulnerable.

Presenting an audience and sharing a personal story can immediately share a connection with an audience. Showing your audience a personal story can make people feel relaxed and create a better connect with yourself. Whilst talking to an audience, you don’t need be afraid to share a story or two about how you failed at something and what you learned in the process. Using this technique can disclosing the event with some emotional trust. Opening up to your audience will give your audience the chance to get to know you and realize we're all human. 

5. Humor 

Using humor can be a powerful way to engage an audience but can be risky as an audience can be offended. Using humor should be fun and maintain a professional tone, but not be offensive. Never target a joke at a specific person or group of people. Though you may receive laughs, you’ll be perceived as hurtful and unprofessional.

6. Overcome nervousness.

 talking to an audience can be a  cause a person to be a little nervous.  It’s natural and can send the message that you lack confidence. Talking to an audience can effect dialogue but you cant let your anxiety trip you up. Instead, keeping the audience focused on your message. Preparing ahead of time and practicing what you want to say then gives your presentation a sense of confidence.