What type of presenter are you?

What Type of Speaker Are You? There are very different methods to approach a speech or presentation. In general, one could distinguish between 3 types of speakers: Firstly, those who rarely do it and also do not enjoy it. By the way, one thing depends on the other! Then there are those who do it often and enjoy it, but put little effort into execution and optimization, for whatever reasons. This can work well, but in many cases, it can also be a challenge for the audience to listen attentively to this speaker. And finally, there are those who give many speeches (have to) and also occasionally seek support for improvement. If you belong to this group, then congratulations. Every Speech is an Opportunity You already know that every speech is a real and immediate opportunity to successfully present your product, service, research results, or idea. No other form of presentation allows such closeness and directness to the speaker as personal presentation. Great opportunity, but also a certain risk. A good presentation cannot simply be pulled out of thin air. Even and especially stage professionals know that. Steve Jobs allegedly practiced each of his elegantly casual-looking speeches at least 15 times out loud before stepping onto the stage. Do not worry - your authenticity is not lost in the process. The speech should still be spoken freely, but you should know what to say to whom and how. These Questions are Crucial By now, important questions that every speaker should answer in advance have already been raised. Who is speaking to whom with what goal? In what role are you as a speaker invited, or are you planning the speech yourself? Are you the one representing a thesis, a service, or a specific opinion? Or are you the neutral moderator interviewing other speakers or conveying information? Or are you even the controversial newcomer with a challenging idea? Just here, you can already sense that the preparation will be very different in each case. But now it also matters to whom you are speaking: is it a professional audience or laymen? Are there special personalities or dignitaries who, for example, expect a personal greeting? What diversity do you have to expect? Are the viewers favorably disposed towards you or already biased against you or your topic? What does the audience expect from you? You see: relevant questions! And lastly, what is the goal of your speech? Do you want to inform, entertain, maybe even sell something, or inspire with an idea? What should the audience think or do after your speech? It is worth investing a few minutes here before you start compiling your visual support! That would then be a separate topic. Unfortunately, most of us are all too familiar with "Death by PowerPoint." But one thing at a time. Once you have your concept ready, it's time for the next step. You are welcome to download my comprehensive speech check for free to answer the questions. If you then make it a habit to go through the checklist before each speech and also practice the speech out loud, you will soon belong to the speech professionals who know exactly how valuable the personal appearance is and how to use it successfully! Enjoy it!