I'm very introvert though I make quite a lot of public speaking, sometimes to large audiences (2-300 ppl). If I can give one tip it's to keep this in mind: they're not ennemies, they're not judges. They want you to be interesting and most of them are genuinely interested in what you have to say. Imagine you're talking to a group of friends. And know your subject. Practice, practice, practice. Full voice in front of a mirror and use a timer. The more you know your subject the more relax you will be. Think about your driving licence exam vs driving the kids at school 10 years later. Mix those two with the tips of this video and you'll be good. 😉

@joynuzum2989

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting 💕💕Joy Ireland 🇮🇪

@tajulkhan7688

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephan

@empandora123

Жыл бұрын

And also think about giving them a good show. Make them be attentive to you! Do not think they would judge you or laugh at you, even if they do, that's okay, other people might judge them for laughing. I've had years of public speaking and singing experience so i know the first time would always be scary, but the second and third time's, you will get used to it! If your having a presentation, i advise you not to add too many details like a essay, you won't be able to remember all those.

@sayu9863

Жыл бұрын

I love you

@oladepoitunu3067

Жыл бұрын

I have a presentation tomorrow, and this really did help . Thank you ❤️

I always tell myself, "it doesn't matter what they think, just speak" but when I speak I shake like a washing machine.. I hate myself so much for this...

@MinaMina-ze7tl

4 жыл бұрын

Don't hate yourself, be powerful

@MinaMina-ze7tl

4 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

@veroh.4270

4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Parker 😂😂😂😂😂

@capn7731

4 жыл бұрын

Dude me too. That “thinking” doesn’t help me at all.😭😭😂 but don’t hate yourself you’re not alone

@moizkhan8061

4 жыл бұрын

same here

I do public speaking now and then. My advice, to avoid looking down at notes or lose your train of thought, is to know the subject matter and know it well. I do not use notes, because my outline power points are filed inside my brain. Make sure your voice is in good condition by refraining from dairy products and keep your throat conditioned. I use lemon water and salt water gargles. Take in a deepest breath possible and exhale a few times. My style is to make it seem like I'm having conversations with my best friends. Just some tips I use.

@totalgamer4618

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@matthiascerebri3315

4 жыл бұрын

But in some cases you might be compelled to use them, at least with some cards or small sheets?

@panedole

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I've been looking for "writing a public speaking speech" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Penayla Dignified Paramountcy - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to make a confident speech in english minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.

@aldrixpangilinan6288

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice, i appreciate it and i hope this will be helpful to me

@hermilolopezcontreras2257

4 жыл бұрын

B. Leeann springer

College presentation in 4 hours. I am about to dieeeee

@mr.teekanee9750

4 жыл бұрын

@will9491 will9491 It was the definition of akward. I was the only one that day who was presenting just by himself. Everyone else was in the group. I said maybe half what I knew. I could not properly express myself and I was visibly uncomfortable. I made them laugh once which was not even intentional. The only consolation is that a lot of other people were just as nervous and akward as me.

@abimbolaidowu8343

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. TeeKaNee I can totally relate lol

@kojomensah8036

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha i always run

@marycassidy3671

4 жыл бұрын

Mines in 6 hours lol

@kaydenlafon7416

3 жыл бұрын

Mary Cassidy was it on online classes?

-Organized and concise message -look directly into a person's eyes - simplified notes( like grocery list) - clear and simple slides not more than 2 slides) Nice confident posture& gestures - confident loud voice, pause, emphasize main ideas

Best pub speaking advice I got was from a dj at my best friend's wedding when I was going to say a few words. He said "speak slowly and take pauses. This served me well through my entire career as a college professor.

@SickOfJunk.

4 ай бұрын

Great advice...

1- don't ramble and get long winded 2- wont lock with your eyes in wrong places 3- don't clutter up all your notes with too many details 4- clear and simple slides 5- don't fidget with your hands and be confident posture 6- confident louad voice with pauses

@Iksvomid

2 жыл бұрын

Summed up in a few words - just don't.

@akuapiatas

Жыл бұрын

what does #2 mean won't lock with your eyes?????

@joshualamou

Жыл бұрын

DON’T RAMBLE / BE ORGANIZED AND CONCISE DON’T HAVE BAD EYE CONTACT / DIRECT EYE CONTACT DON’T HAVE CLUTTERED NOTES/ SIMPLIFIED NOTES DON’T HAVE COMPLEX SLIDES/ CLEAR AND SIMPLE SLIDES DON’T FIDGET/ CONFIDENT POSTURE AND GESTURES DON’T SPEAK SOFT WITH FILLER/ CONFIDENT, LOUD VOICE WITH PAUSES

Thank you for the great information, here are my takeaways: 1. Organised and Concise - Always take out time before hand to prepare your speech 2. Direct Eye contact - One thought one look 3. Simplified Notes - Make it appear like a conversation 4. Simplified Slide 5. Confident Postures and Gestures - Use Hand Gestures to emphasize on your idea - Move and stand on place for a while and repeat6. 6. Confident Voice - Pause after you share a key idea - Aim to speak to the back of the room

Whenever I have to speak publicly, I tell myself that no one wants to listen to a shy person who doesn't have any engaging body movement. People ADMIRE confidence and energetic speakers and that's how I do well: I want people to admire me because I know that if I'm shy, they won't have any admiration for me.

@dillonsnyder1172

2 жыл бұрын

@Anwar Delatour No, it's true.

@toskinfrancis997

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is great

I want to thank all of people in the comments. I've learned and been encouraged by you, as well as been able to not be so hard on myself. I've spent years studying in seminary and the areas i serve in the community, I do with all my heart. I was recently ordained, definitely not my plan but I made myself available and answered yes. I get nervous when public speaking but for the most part, no one really notices. I am my biggest critic. I have gone through times of convincing myself that I am not walking in my calling, just because of the feelings of nervousness. I know that's not true no matter how strong the feelings, and how loud the insecurities may seem. Don't quit. Take the risks. Learn from the mistakes. Celebrate the little victories. Grow through the process. Your message to the listener is important. 💗💪

@dominoediggs4790

9 ай бұрын

Hows it going?

The tips "one thought, one look" and "pause after you finish a thought" are the most helpful for me. Thanks! You have excellent communication skills Dr. Alex.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for your encouragement.

My awkward weakness was i would start laughing during presentations non stop. But now I'm in control of the presentation overall my lifestyle changed, one thing let to another and i became confident in general. Exposure to many different things helps your overall character.

@sallyz8526

3 жыл бұрын

Omg me too my friends start making faces and I can't stop laughing

@rhianjaslynabenojar1781

Жыл бұрын

Same lol. We had a roleplay earlier and before I even said my lines, I laughed like there was no tomorrow.

@deesmartdigital8417

9 ай бұрын

​@@rhianjaslynabenojar1781lol

@echsemia

2 ай бұрын

​@@sallyz8526 wait this is so real omg 😭

I completely agree on having pauses or as what I'd call "Pacing." It gives so much depth to your speech and it gives time for the audience to digest what you're telling them. I also have to work on being more organized and not going around everywhere giving as many examples as I can, most of the time i just confuses people.

I'll be speaking in front of my colleagues next week. I'm very afraid as I'm worst in talking with people. This helped a lot. Wish me luck!

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it goes well!

@jstair78

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@isacutiepie

4 жыл бұрын

@@jstair78 It was not bad. I tried following the tips but I kept running out of breath. I literally had a hard time breathing but I was able to finish everything, so I gues that was fine. The tips were helpful though! =)

@jstair78

4 жыл бұрын

@@isacutiepie The more you do it the better it gets!

@VivekSingh-ts1ec

4 жыл бұрын

@@isacutiepie 👏🏼👏🏼

I’ve listened to a lot of these public speaking videos lately, but so far this is the best one! Thank you Alex.

For me. Notes, definitely because I will start to remember things as I speak and try to say everything and end up relaying nothing. This was very helpful. My speeches are about something highly personal and emotional. So I will practice with all of the pointers

Thank you so much!! Im just a 12 years old girl,And i was chosen to do public speaking!! So i dont have fears on stepping on a stage,bc i got on a stage ever since im 6 yrs old!So i wish everyone good luck and myself :3

Graduating tomorrow and my mentor wants me to give a 5 minute speech on stage.. my schooling definitely challenged me, but public speaking being one of my biggest fears feels like my final challenge.. I wrote out a speech and memorized all key points, I'm still bringing cards with the key points just in case I get lost in a crowd of judgmental eyes, just hoping I don't start stumbling over my words, that's when I usually start shaking.. man the tests of life are a bitch but god damn does it build character through humiliation. I'm ready to step into the power of my own voice

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@smug8567

5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe that I have the capability of being able to couch anything in a vernacular that's going to be understood by the people that you want me to talk to.

All of the does and don'ts will help me thank you!

I'm just shy full stop, but I need to get out of my shell because I'm dealing with a lot of people in my community. Public speaking is one area I really need to work on, the tips some I already know but need to practise more on it

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

I'm cheering for you.

@johnalombardi2951

5 жыл бұрын

37 diamond, do not feel bad because you are shy. When you focus on the key points to talk about, you'll find that the fear and shyness will begin to disappear. I am a bit of an introvert, and found that practicing speaking in front of a mirror has helped immensely. Best of luck, you can do it! Best Wishes, John Lombardi

@KatyDCoach

5 жыл бұрын

37diamond, I know for a fact that shy people are great performers and speakers, Practice and you will be amazing when speak

@tabone888

5 жыл бұрын

37diamond, first step is to pay attention to your words. By saying "Im am shy" you are just adding fuel to the fire of your self believe of being shy. Say out loud "I am more confident every day". What you say out loud you create. You are not shy with people you know. You are most likely afraid of people's opinion of you. Speak out loud this statement every time you catch yourself about to say "I am shy'. Say "Other People's Opinion Is None Of My Business!" With this statement you will become more confident in time. Be the person you want to be before you are that person....

@improvingearth3377

5 жыл бұрын

U used a comma not a full stop

🍃 I miss your notes at the bottom of the screen. They were so helpful for beginners like me; however, thank you because I know it took time in the past to write them down. 🍃

This video helped me realize multiple things. One of them being the importance of being organized and give information, but only when it's important. If I ramble throughout the speech the impact and how meaningful the speech is will be reduced. Simplicity is also a very helpful tip when it comes to public speaking. If you make information easier to understand the likeliness of the audience following along will increase.

Maintaining eye contact in more intimate circles, I was with a group of 4, and when it was time for me to speak, I spoke but stared over their heads, one of them actually turned back to see if I saw something they didn’t because of my gaze pattern. Will definitely connect by looking at the person am speaking with in small and large settings. Thank you so much

Love it how you mentioned about not cluttering our notes on the PowerPoint this make it easier for me to speak.

Thank You, this was very helpful. Concise and staying confident

I started performing weddings for close friends and now am working my way into working with larger groups and strangers for weddings. I tend to fidget and ramble a lot and I'm hoping your videos will help me! This one hit on a lot of great points. Thank you for posting.

@jescilrichard

2 жыл бұрын

I hope and believe you're a lot better, now. I'm just getting started on Public speaking. I don't even know how it will go but I'm optimistic that it will go well. I don't have any program in sight, too. 😅

Very informative, clear, and concise advice!!!👏

Keep doing. Every advices were so interesting.

How amazing is presentetion! i am drifted and inspired so much Alex.

I love this. I did a lot of public speaking as a Police Officer and you can drop a lot of audience attention by rambling. Great coaching.

For me, i think the last tip was the most helpful tip for me, since I tend to say "um" a lot during my presentations.

@matthewperrin6517

5 жыл бұрын

Diego Mendoza Um, ahhh pauses to gather my thoughts; I must practice organizing my thoughts first speaking confidently, boldly and clear - without those stupid filler words and sounds !

@Jleed989

4 жыл бұрын

And a lot of speakers say OK a lot. As if seeking some type of affirmation after every statement

@user-td1ws7cz9v

3 жыл бұрын

Ука

Thanks my Best Teacher ....God be with u

Kind, clear message You practice what you preach ! Very helpful !

Thank you very much, this will make my presentations even better.

The timing for me to watch this informative video couldn’t get any better as we’ll be doing a public speaking in the next week 💐😁

Awesome, wish me luck to my 1st presentation this coming friday bidding in the government.

Great tips! Will definitely apply them. Thanks, Alex!

Very helpful, thanks for sharing.

Tqvm Sir. May The God bless you, your Family and Friends

Thank you very helpful. ❤❤

Thank you excellent basics. I can’t wait to watch more of what you have to say❤️🙏❤️

Oh Thank you 😁 This is so helpful

Another great tip is to find a public speaker that you admire. Learn from their presentation and techniques. Copy them as much as you can. You will eventually develop your own style but will carry elements of those speakers you admire for life.

Love eyes contact technique! I have been really struggle with it. Now i know how to work on it. Thanks!

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@yohanavenance1977

4 жыл бұрын

Always,see shy looking on someone's eyes directly may be I don't have confidence.

@elifilsantony9222

4 жыл бұрын

I still can't do eyes contact

Thanks for the vid! For me the most helpful tips, or the ones I need to work on most are a confident gesture, talking clear and not too fast, pausing every once in a while and making direct eye contact. Last week I presented my thesis and for a 20 minute presentation I used about 60 slides. Almost like a pecha kucha, with only one core idea or image per slide. I think it worked pretty well because the teachers listening to my presentation had already read my thesis so they were up to date with my key points already. Normally I wouldn't do it with so many slides but I think it worked out pretty nice! Greetings from Spain

Good and precise video, thanks Alex

Thanks for the tips. This coming Thursday we will be having our public speaking about marine life.(sharing)

Thank you for a concise tutorial...I lived it. Bless you too.

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dora.

This was wonderful! Short, to the point, full of advice. I will be using all these too practice! Can’t wait to go from amateur to pro!

The pause was really helpful for me. Thanks!

I'm passionate about public speaking. I grew up with the microphone. So far, I've been using this great gift to make some money for myself as I'm always invited to Mc weddings, birthday parties, events and others. I think my flaw Is the fact that I seldom really stand still in a particular spot, but I have a strong voice and always speak confidently especially when I'm prepared for the occasion. Thanks for the video

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome, Lucas. Public speaking can be a great skill for personal growth and interesting experiences. Good to hear from you.

As my channel name states, I would love to inspire. Tonnes of knowledge. But when it comes to public speaking or even talking into a mic alone... wooden is a perfect way to put it. Ive been gaining more and more confidence with each video created but still have to climb outta my rigid shell and relax a bit... just be natural. Thank you for the tips. Ill be rewatching this one until the points stick.

Extremely helpful video. Thanks!

Thankyou this has been so helpful. As I was sharing at Church today I felt like my points was too jumpy and not clear. I like the eye contact point as I feel like I totally was just jumping from face to face. I'm trying not to be down with myself because it was my first time. But I can ponder back and reflect on what not to do and what to do better. Thankyou God Bless from Australia 💕

I had so many opportunities to do public speaking. But I was shy. I had excellent ideas which I told to the person who sat next to me in meetings. He or she would say that loudly. Many times, by the time I organized my thoughts, it was too late for me to speak. I wish somebody had given me some instructions like this when I was younger. Good advice!

Hi Alex, thanks for the great points on not reading from notes and how to organise bullet points to guide us when speaking.

@alexanderlyon

4 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped, Cel. Nice to meet you.

@CelAmade

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderlyon Great to meet you too :)

Thank you, this helped me a lot!

You covered everything , very nice,helps so much

Even public speaking at church can be nerve-wrecking! I’ve caught myself swaying or fidgeting with my fingers, as I’m standing in front of people. So posture is very important! If it gets recorded on video it’s always good to replay & learn from your mistakes! Thanx 👍🏼 Everything gets better with practice 😀Best of luck for Everyone 😃

@toskinfrancis997

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck buddy❤God bless you Christiana.

Great tips! Thank you! Im using your tips for youtube videos and that is one thing I always notice is my eyes going everywhere! Im going to imagine a different set of eyes on different areas on my iPad !

Thanks and God bless you, too! Very helpful.

Short but brief and it was helpful

Which of the 7 Dos & Don'ts is/are most helpful to you?

@nicoleora9445

5 жыл бұрын

Communication Coach Alex Lyon don't make bad eye contact

I'd add one somewhere, either as a stand alone or in support of one of the original points: Talk to what you know, don't try and sound knowledgeable about something you are not. E.g. Someone asks (challenges) something that you are weak on, or is somewhat outside the domain of the presentation, be honest, reply in credible fashion, don't try and fake it. Be confident and honest.

Thanks!..it helps a lot!

Only by Gods grace will I make it today during my meeting. I do all of this don'ts although I'm getting good at the do´s. Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the great tips, I didn't even realize I was fidgeting until I saw the recorded video.

@dwaynejohnson2639

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’d like to know you better?

Excellent tips! I'm studying to become a music teacher, but I've always been a shy, timid person. I used to be so nervous during speeches that I'd forget the note cards in my hands. I recently starting singing solos at my church and it's really scary, but it's also really helping my confidence and public speaking skills

@alexanderlyon

4 жыл бұрын

Happy the video helps. I used to sing, too. And, I think any experience up in front of people helps. Singing helps public speaking and vice-a-versa. Also, if you're church ever has people do announcements, you could see about doing some announcements, too. It all helps.

@vinnykamellah

2 жыл бұрын

How do I subdue deference?

The tips to “simplified notes” and “confident posture and gesture “ are the most helpful to me as i always get nervous when i dont remember the the sentences that i was supposed to say and the more i fidget with my hand the more i get nervous thus i cannot deliver my point brilliantly and left the listener unable to comprehend what i’m trying to convey.

Thanks for the great information 1. Direct eye contact - one on one look 2. Confident voice 3. Simplified notes - Make it simple so we don't rely to slide too much

Could you say something about the Listeners’ psychology of an Audience-centered approach? Noticed that. Thank you sounds like a great idea!

This was really helpful. And yes, when you're well prepared for a subject, the confidence to speak would definitely set in. And when you see the people in the crowd as just your friends multiplied, it becomes quite easier to relate with them. This was really helpful.

Fantastic tips. Simplicity is the key.

its makes me realize many things,its really helpful.

For me personally, I think my presentations would benefit from being able to get straight to the point in an organized, concise message. I'm looking for an uncluttered conversational style speech. For my audience to appreciate my message I think it would help to create a speech outline that can point me to the smooth transitions in between the introduction, to the body to the conclusion. One thought, one look is also a great tip to know how to maintain eye contact.

Nice video. Thanks for sharing

Yo dude - sounds like Toastmasters 101! Those are the basics we learned our first 6 months. Great tips for success!

Thanks so much for these tips!! 😊

That was helpful, thank you 👏👏

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarah.

I'm Beginner so let me say All tips are helpful For me tanx 💙

I am glad I watched the not rambling section. I needed the reminder on staying organized when I speak professionally.

"One thought, One look" I've always thought that yes, eye contact with people are important and necessary in speaking , but whenever I'm speaking infront of alot of people, I tend to just look at the whole crowd. This one did made it more clearer to me that theres more to it than just staring at people. Thank you!!

I am really shy to talk in front of a crowd and I've ran away from public speaking for all my life. But tomorrow I've got an elocution competition and there is no way to run away from it. I know my dream is senseless but now it feels like I too want to speak confidently in front of a crowd. So for this I'm gonna take up this challenge and get out of my fear. Wish me luck !

@alexanderlyon

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Let's us know how it goes. :-)

@shirayukibabii

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@namjooningchim

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderlyon I did it. It was not the best speech or even a good one. But all I wanted was to say a few words within the time without fumbling , and I achieved it. Your tips came handy in that time and I'm grateful. My friends also supported me to get out of my fear and after my speech, they had told me that now your stage fear is dead officially. I feel like this is a start and I could be better with practice. Thank you.

@alexanderlyon

4 жыл бұрын

@@namjooningchim You made it through! Sounds like you have wise friends. Onward!

Excellent points which we need to remind ourselves of even if we think we already know them. This will help me in my KZread video productions. Thanks Alex!

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Good luck with your future videos.

This is very helpful, thank you.

2:04 - One thought; one look - I really like that saying when it comes to proper eye contact. I teach the same thing, but the way you put it here makes it much more memorable. I'll have to remember that one in the future. Thank you!

This was So helpful. Thank God for you. This gave me more courage and knowledge to do a good speech as an unwise and nervous beginner in a Speech class Keep it coming. I'm sharing this.

@alexanderlyon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, ka di.

This is quite helpful, I recently gave a speech which I believed I Rambled a lot, which resulted to people not following my speech as it was not concise. No one cheered for me which made me feel really bad. Thanks for sharing.

@alexanderlyon

4 жыл бұрын

Keep working at it. You’ll keep getting better.

Thanks for the help with this - some great dos-donts and how we work the right way dependent on the speech.

Excellent public speaking tips. Thanks for sharing.

nice to see you again professor thanks for the tips. It's always refreshing to re-watch your videos keep up the good work!

Good basic points... "Encourage ye the school children, from their earliest years, to deliver speeches of high quality, so that in their leisure time they will engage in giving cogent and effective talks, expressing themselves with clarity and eloquence." ~ Baha'i Faith

This will definitely help thanks

I am recently enrolled in a public speaking program. This is the first time that I saw your vid. This is helping me alot. BIG THANKS 🤗

This helped me be confident 😊I think I can do this even though it's my first time but I will give it a try

When I started doing stuff in church I know two of my problems were being too quiet and not looking up enough I wrote at the top of my notes Loud and Clear. I don't write it anymore but just be self award and monitoring it. By looking up more i can see if they can hear well enough.

thank you! it's such a great help

Thank you for helping me. God bless you

Very helpful. I'm going to speak to a group of youth during the first second week of December. So I'm looking for videos to help and motivate me. You have made valid and useful points. Me, as a beginner find this very helpful. Thank you 😊

@alexanderlyon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!