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Specialist | Public Speaking
7 Strategies to Better Speaking
by Mohamed Isa
Many people ask me: How do I
improve my speaking skills?
Here are a few strategies
that will surely help you in improving
your speaking skills to achieve your
professional career objectives faster
than you think.
Join a Toastmasters Club.
Find a Toastmasters Club and
sign up. Toastmasters International
(TMI) helps people around the world
in getting better at speaking. Its
programs are tried and tested. I’ve
witnessed many transformations over
the years. That’s why it is topping this
list of strategies. Through its Pathways
Education program, you can focus
on which areas you wish to develop,
such as Engaging Humor, Persuasive
Influence, Presentation Mastery or
Visionary Communication. With
TMI, you could improve your skills in
and outside the Club as it provides a
plethora of online training resources at
your fingertips.
Jump on Speaking Opportunities.
Yes, jump on them. Volunteer to
speak at your office annual events
or parties. Not only will you practice
your speaking skills, but you will also
become more visible among your
colleagues and superiors. Beyond the
office, volunteer to speak at your local
not-for-profit organizations. They are
always on the lookout for speakers to
further their causes and enrich their
communities. As a bonus, you will feel
so good about yourself for contributing
your knowledge and expertise to
society. Ultimately, the more you speak,
the faster you will improve this vital
skill.
Read, Listen & Watch to Speeches.
Immerse yourself in the world
of speaking. I enjoyed listening to a
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