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What a good speaker can tell us

September 30, 2018

William Hague, a former Foreign Secretary and one-time leader of the Conservative Party, is an excellent speaker. He first spoke at a Tory Conference when he was 16!

His speaking tips are always worth hearing. Three we particularly liked are:

1. People decide whether to listen or tune out at the start. What goes into the first 2 minutes is worth 10 times more than the 20^th minute.  The classic way to start is with a self- deprecating story that shows you’re not a pompous or an arrogant person.

2. Have some sugar before you speak. You need to wake up your voice. Fresh air really helps and so does something sweet.

3. Giving a speech is physical so get fit. Try delivering a full sentence in one breath. When delivering the speech, project from the chest rather than the throat.

If you want to make your first Conference speech and need some coaching contact us on info@speakersco.co.uk. Or use this link – https://bit.ly/2xMwqWC – for details of our Conference Speaking Workshop.

Posted by Barry Graham on Sunday, September 30th, 2018 in Features › News ›
Tags: communication confidence, conference speaking, good speakers, making a connection, making an impact, speaking skills