| |
| |
|
|
Public Speaking Information |
|
|
|
Speech Tips - Ten Things to Remember When Accepting an Award
Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or community achievements. The giving of awards by associations, businesses and groups helps recognise achievers and excellence. In many cases recipients of awards are asked to give a small acceptance speech. But, according to the Book of Lists, the number one fear in the Western World is the fear of speaking in public. So how can you make a great impression when you have to accept an award? Here are my 10 tips on how to make a great acceptance speech. 1. Keep to time. There is nothing worse than someone who goes on and on. Not only does this turn the audience off but it diminishes the impact of the award. If you have been notified beforehand, always ask how long you have and then keep to that time. If the award is a complete surprise it is best to keep it shorter than go longer. 2. Keep it relevant. Avoid grandstanding or using the opportunity to score points or put across your own personal agenda. Make the content of your speech relevant to the audience and occasion. 3. Make it memorable. Personal stories can make an acceptance speech very powerful and memorable. Keep the stories personal, relevant and use to highlight a point. 4. Make a link back to the organisation giving the awards. Always try and make a connection back to the values or the goals of the organisation giving the awards. Include a memorable vignette or incident, something entertaining or touching about your involvement. 5. Thank those that have helped you. Nothing is more powerful than thanking others who have helped you reach your goals. Mentors, coaches, supporters, friends, people who first introduced you to the organisation are appropriate people to thank. 6. Share your feelings. Revealing your true emotions makes a great connection with the audience. If you are truly excited show it! 7. Avoid negative or apologetic statements. Awards are about celebrating success and achievement and your comments should reflect this. Be upbeat not downbeat. 8. Avoid jokes or funny stories. Leave this to the professional comedians and stand up comics. The risks of backfiring far outweigh the upside. 9. Avoid notes. If you know you are going to get an award always prepare beforehand. Don't read from notes - use keywords as memory triggers. There is always something lacking when an award recipient reads from their notes. I think the audience are let down and it minimises the impact. 10. End with a call to action. What is it that you want the audience to do? You are the role model - inspire them to greater heights! Thomas Murrell MBA CSP is an international business speaker, consultant and award-winning broadcaster. Media Motivators is his regular electronic magazine read by 7,000 professionals in 15 different countries. You can subscribe by visiting http://www.8mmedia.com Thomas can be contacted directly at +6189388 6888 and is available to speak to your conference, seminar or event. Visit Tom's blog at http://www.8mmedia.blogspot.com
MORE RESOURCES:
Public-Speaking - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
The Porch Light* Method to Speaking Confidence You know the feeling. Looking out at a sea of faces, you notice a few scowls, frowns, even droopy eyelids on some of your audience members. SOS - Goal Setting .. 15 Ways To Keep Your Speaking Inspiring and Creative When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so that we don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity. What Makes A Great Presenter? Every day millions of people around the world make a presentation. Yet most of us who have been to meetings know that very few of those people are truly great. Be Brief! Centuries ago great speakers often spoke two hours and more. But today when sound bytes on television news are the norm and serious problems are solved in an hour on a television drama, audiences are most interested in speakers that get their points across in a short period of time. Speech Presenting - Seven Ways to Tailor Your Speech to the Audience Every speech has an audience and every audience is different. Tailoring your next speech to its audience is as important as the content in the speech. Feedback I believe that asking for and acting on objective feedback is the best way to improve your speaking skills. In our Excellence in Speaking Institute (ESI), we call this 20/20 feedback. How VALUABLE is Your Speaking Topic? What information can be used immediately by the audience and what is to follow?Can you tell the audience in 30 seconds or less what you do and also give them three things that they can use immediately? The chances are that you probably cannot. If you do not have a practiced and enthusiastic response to how valuable your topic is, then you are likely not going to win over the audience. A Quick Tip for Delivering a Great Speech Does speaking in public leave you tongue-tied? Do you stumble over your words? Do you want to learn how to speak more eloquently in front of a crowed?Here's a simple tip for getting started: Talk about something that you're passionate about.Have you ever noticed how people sound more eloquent when they're talking about something that's dear to their heart? They speak more fluidly, and they're less likely to grasp for the right words. How to Prepare your Mind/Body to Give Great Speeches Sure you have catecholamines - all speakers do. (including Sir Winston Churchill and Presidents Kennedy, Carter, and Reagan. How Well Do You Speak? The ability to speak well can enhance your career, clinch a sale, sell a point of view and increase your business productivity.1. Ten Speech Tips for Writing Powerful and Persuasive Presentation Have you ever had to give a speech?Do you remember that feeling? A knot in the stomach, sweaty palms and a panic attack!Not a very pleasant experience. And yet, I'm sure your speech was a success because 90 per cent of a typical audience want the speaker to succeed. Tips For Keeping Your Cool Before Your Presentation Stretch to relax. Rise on your toes and reach for the ceiling, with your head back. How to Polish Your Speaking Skills: Its Time for T.I.P.S. When requested to write an article about public speaking tips, I experienced an epiphany, of sorts. Now there's a word I've never written, let alone spoken! Many people will do just about anything to avoid public speaking. Earn Your Cs as A Speaker Franklin Delano Roosevelt had some good advice for the public speaker when he said, be sincere, be brief, be seated. Be simple, natural and effective and earn your C's. Be a Guest Speaker and Attract Business Being a guest speaker in front of the right audience can be an excellent way to attract new business. Many clubs, organizations, conventions, and trade shows seek guest speakers who can provide useful information to their audience. Public Speaking Tips: The More You Know, The More It Will Flow - Tips For Knowing Your Audience The more you know about your audience, the better your presentation will go.For example, if I've got a large diverse group, I'll ask the organisers to give me the names of five people who will be in the audience who represent a cross section across the organisation. Let Your Products Sell Your Name: For Public Speakers Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to be one long, giant commercial for yourself all the time? If maybe your products and your name did the promoting for you? When someone hires you to speak at a high profile event, they are taking a large gamble on your ability to engage an audience's interest, and the extent of your knowledge. That said, it is important to have some credibility to your name, or you'll be speaking at every pitiful engagement that comes along. Lose Stagefright Over Your Lunch Hour While teaching a two-day Speaking Confidence program to a group of 25 government secretaries, I wanted to give them practice using their personal experience to help others. So I gave them a simple assignment to ponder over their lunch hour: Think of a lesson they'd learned in life and share that lesson with the group when they came back. Get Speaking On a recent Sunday evening, I watched a friend 'graduate' from a beginner's class for stand-up comedians.Needless to say, I saw many levels of competence and talent as the nine students gave their 10 minute 'commencement speeches' before an audience of perhaps 250, mostly friends and family.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |
