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Proper posture and eye contact. lesson G10
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- 2. INTRODUCTI ON • Delivering aspeech can be nerve‑wracking. • Proper stance and stage behavior help build credibility. • Effective delivery reduces signs of
- 3. TECHNIQUES BEFORE THE PRESENTATION •Watch great speakers for inspiration. • Observe gestures, facial expressions, pacing, and eye contact. • Prepare a memorable opening statement. • Highlight at least three points you want the audience to remember.
- 4. On the Dayof the Speech • Arrive early to familiarize yourself with the venue. • Check all equipment beforehand. • Approach the podium slowly and calmly. • Stand straight, relax, and wait for audience readiness. • Move toward the audience to create positivity.
- 5. Proper Posture • Feetslightly apart, knees relaxed. • Hands at the sides, shoulders relaxed. • Chest up, chin parallel to the floor. • Use hand movements to emphasize key ideas. • Avoid rigidity and distracting movement.
- 6. Authenticity and Natural Delivery •Avoid fabricated gestures— be natural. • Movements must be fluid, consistent, and meaningful. • Use stage space effectively to convey authority.
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- 9. INTRODUCTI ON Eye contact isa powerful persuasive tool. It involves interaction between two people using their eyes and communicates deep-seated feelings and beliefs that cannot be fully expressed orally.
- 10. BENEFITS OF USINGEYE CONTACT Transforms the audience into active participants Gives the speaker a significant amount of authority Boosts the speaker’s confidence and comfort
- 11. BENEFITS OF USINGEYE CONTACT When you initiate eye contact, the audience feels more included in the presentation. They are encouraged to engage, participate, and pay attention. EYE CONTACT TRANSFORMS YOUR AUDIENCE
- 12. BENEFITS OF USINGEYE CONTACT Your audience can gauge your mastery of the topic by your confidence in looking at them. Avoiding eye contact may signal uncertainty or unpreparedness. Sufficient eye contact assures the audience that you are credible and believable. EYE CONTACT GIVES AUTHORITY
- 13. BENEFITS OF USINGEYE CONTACT A confident speaker can look at the audience without showing nervousness. Eye contact reassures listeners that you will guide them clearly through the presentation. A self-assured stance and demeanor can make the audience feel welcome. EYE CONTACT BOOSTS YOUR CONFIDENCE
- 14. Ways to ImproveEye Contact • Focus and take aim: Stay aware and do not let your mind wander. • Look directly at your audience to show sincerity. • Avoid squinting, blinking too much, or looking down. • Aim to make others believe in what you are saying.
- 15. Ways to ImproveEye Contact • When you look straight into the eyes of your audience, you show assertiveness and confidence. Eye contact helps establish a connection and encourages your audience BE CONFIDENT
- 16. Ways to ImproveEye Contact Skim through the audience’s faces while talking to gauge their reactions. Their facial expressions—nodding, frowning, widening eyes— signal how they understand your message. PRACTICE TRANSFORMATIVE DIALOGUE
- 17. Ways to ImproveEye Contact Be sensitive to your audience’s reactions, especially when topics are unusual or controversial. Respond immediately if they look confused, suspicious, or unsure. BE SENSITIVE
- 18. Ways to ImproveEye Contact While you should look directly at your audience, avoid staring for too long. Break eye contact naturally to prevent discomfort. Use sustained but not excessive eye contact. STOP STARING