The Importance Of Speech

As an undergraduate student, I would consider myself as an average communicator among my peers. Due to lack of experience, I struggle to execute flawless speeches. In past experiences I have worked to correct errors such as talking too fast, saying “um” and dealing with high amounts of anxiety in front of crowds. Each specific problem area, occurs in behalf of many different factors. Speech errors, such as saying “um”, and “like” often surface when a teacher or a large group of peers are listening to me talk. Speaking too fast is typically an issue that derives from my desire to finish the speech as fast as possible because I tend to get so incredibly uncomfortable when I am the center of attention. Anxiety is also an issue I personally deal

Prior to giving a speech, listening to soothing music reduces stress and anxiety. By partaking in this method the speaker’s state of mind would be more stable, enabling them to project the speech clearly to the audience. In my personal experience, this procedure has helped me prepare for a speech because it gave me the ability to focus on something else instead of dwelling on negative emotions. An additional strategy a speaker can use would be to give themselves positive reinforcement. This method is successful because it allows me to motivate myself to perform my speech with confidence in order to keep the attention of the audience. To achieve this, I tell myself that I will effectively convey my message flawlessly just like I did while practicing. In effect, self motivation and listening to music are both effective techniques to calm the nerves of the

These two aspects are essential because the audience wants to know you are committed to what you are trying to convey to them. By doing this, the speaker will gain their attention to relay the information in a coherent manner. Verbal communication can be fortified by refraining from utilizing unnecessary words to keep a professional facade. This is achieved by avoiding filler words such as; “um”, “like”, or “uh”. On the other hand, progress with nonverbal communication would include showing more gestures and including interactive features to incorporate the spectators. Due to this, the participants would have the impression that the info is credible and relevant. In my personal experience, this can be achieved by recognizing the difference between the successful and unsuccessful verbal and nonverbal communication techniques other classmates have