How to become a Speech Pro in ten GIFs:

Inspire, be attached in minds and capture somebody’s imagination – this should be the goal of every presentation. With the following GIFs we’ll show you the dos and don’ts for a successful speech.

1.Turn the Spotlight on the Speaker

Inspire, be attached in minds and capture somebody’s imagination – this should be the goal of every presentation. With the following GIFs we’ll show you the dos and don’ts for a successful speech.

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2. Be authentic and individual

No matter if you’re more of a funny or engaging person: Your personality is the key factor in getting a connection to the audience!

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3. Appeal to the Senses and bring your Requisites along

Many attendants forget the topic of a presentation before they even leave the conference room. Appeal to all their senses, by means of requisites they can touch, smell and have a closer look at.

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4. Combine Empathy and Emotion

Information merged with emotion is memorized easier. So wrap up your tissues and incorporate a few jokes or a touching anecdote to your next speech.

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5. Spontaneity

A good plan is important, but this alone doesn’t make a genius presentation. The keywords are: spontaneity and flexibility. By allowing the audience to ask questions during your speech, you make your lecture vivid and one of a kind.

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Conclusion: Successful Speech!

Admittedly, storytelling is an art of its own, but it can be mastered by everyone. If you need more inspiration, have a look at our post „3 TED role models for successful storytelling in speeches“. There we came up with a list of three inspiring TED talks and highlighted what you can learn from them.