Do you know the feeling of having been brave? Over the course of life, this is easily forgotten. All the more beautiful is the feeling of inner bliss when we know our efforts are rewarded. Fortune favors the bold, and it is the case with every speech:
The speaker is at the center of attention and has the opportunity to present themselves and their concerns, to place their message strategically, and to leave a lasting impression. Can this be achieved without courage? Generally not. This blog post can be understood as an appeal to all those who continue to know how to convince and inspire their audience with enthusiasm and competence in the future. What does courage mean to you? Individually considered, the definition can be summarized as stepping out of one's comfort zone. Being brave means stepping forward. Raising your hand and sometimes even raising your index finger. Being brave means standing out from the crowd. Being brave is about taking action. Those who rest, rust, and those who don't dare, don't win. All these sayings are witty and helpful, also in relation to a presentation. Too often we feel bored. Too rarely do we feel captivated. Many speeches are too long. Every speech is different. The audience is never the same. It's important to perceive the moods and play with them. The occasion of a speech is of great importance. The message of the speaker is crucial. The special something is the personality of the speaker and the interaction with the audience. Pay attention! A speech should always have a purpose. Being a filler is never successful. Speaking spontaneously is the exception to the rule.
Know your central message beforehand, which you want to skillfully place with your speech. No matter how long the speech may be, whether with media support, a lectern, or standing freely, never read from a script. Otherwise, your message can be replaced by a podcast. Be yourself and above all: Be brave. Capture your audience in the first few minutes. Engage with your audience, notice reactions from your listeners, and play with them. If your presentation is scientific in nature, it certainly shouldn't lack seriousness - but play with emotions in the appropriate measure. If you're talking about the Big Bang, a detour to Adam and Eve can be a humorous touch. The main thing is to win the smiles of your audience. Then the speech will proceed as desired: confidently, playfully, and absolutely convincingly. Stand out. At a congress, there is a pool of speakers. Whether you are the first or last in line - be brave, speak freely. Free speech enlivens, entertains, and brings out the individuality of the speaker best. Free speech helps you not only capture the attention of your audience at the beginning but also keep it until the end. The goal should be that your audience, ideally, receives you with standing ovations, bids farewell, and visibly gives the impression of wanting an encore of your presence and presentation! Think big. Be down-to-earth, but with your drive, jump to heights where the competition drops out due to mediocrity. Through free speech, you reach these spheres. Through free speech, you may also surprise yourself at times. What could be more beautiful than at the end of a speech to gain the feeling of bliss from head to toe, to have provided added value, and to have realized yourself a little more?
