Jan D'Arcy's Blog

Perfect a Personal Delivery Style September 25, 2009

Many people tell me they’re excellent communicators in one-on-one situations; they have problems only when speaking in front of a group. That’s because public speaking involves performing as much as it does presenting information. Have a sense of theater, a sense of style to get your message across to your audience. Your style may be quiet and serious or energetic and enthusiastic. Never talk to a group again – they are all individuals. You’re merely having a conversation with Maria, Rick, Lee or Julia.
President Clinton perfected this ability to talk directly to each person. I attended a presentation by the former president and was sitting in the balcony, along with an audience of 2500. Everyone else could have gone home because this tiny figure down on the stage was only speaking to me. President Clinton is very comfortable with himself, he enjoys speaking before groups and he wants to make sure he connects with each person. These are excellent objectives for you if you also want to be a compelling speaker.