Speaking Skills
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When
you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant
part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants,
who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization
in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public
speaking techniques.
According
to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds
of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the
fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public
speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.
“The
biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of America experiencing a
dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of
Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the department of Psychology at The University of
Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students
have dropped classes because of it.”
Regardless
of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to
communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product,
making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one- on-one
with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively,
smoothly and intelligently.
Choose the Right.
