At 9:16 AM today, I received an e-mail from Ms. Rupali Vora, if you haven't met her yet I'll save you the trip, she's our welcoming librarian at CMU campus. "The e-mail is about The Management Tip of the Day." So, I scrolled down to see the whole content:
Today’s Tip
Put Your Audience’s Needs First When Preparing for a Speech
When you’re giving a speech or presentation, it’s not your job to get the audience to like you. In fact, if the audience is paying too close attention to you, they may actually miss your message. Instead, focus on being present and staying attuned to your audience’s needs. From the moment you begin to prepare, think about who will be in the room. Each time you practice, maintain focus on your imaginary audience. The moment you catch yourself going into autopilot, stop and restart your sentence. And right before you speak, take a moment to breathe and look directly at your audience. Then begin with a “you” statement, e.g “Each of you in this room…” or “I want to share a story with you about the power of…” This immediately signals to your audience that you are there to help them.
This tip is adapted from “Do You Need Charisma to Be a Great Public Speaker?,” by Sarah Gershman
Thank you, Ms. Rupali, I shall call you the source of knowledge. This is just what I need as I prepare for the DBA Conference Event this Saturday.
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