How well do you communicate in Public?

How well do you present yourself to the audience?Often we see it as a simple exercise.To some things do not work as they expected.They end up messing every good thing they had
When we were making a presentation in class sometimes back i sat and wondered, how will i ensure that i deliver the best to my classmates.It was challenge i had a lot to tell them but when my turn came i went blank.How did it happen?I could ask myself.
This being a challenge not even we as students but to anybody who stands among the people and talk to them.
How can you ensure your message is understood?

•  Be prepared
• You can keep the message simple
• Be natural
• Keep the message clear and concise.

You can prepare by asking yourself:-

• Who are you speaking to?Their interests,their values.How are they unique?
• What are you wishing to communicate?
• How are you going to deliver your message?Choose the words you use,non verbal cues with your audience in mind.Have a plan ie the beginning,the middle and the end.
• When are you delivering?Is it in time with the matters at hand?
• Where ie the place this will help you check availability of the aids you need to use ie audio,visual etc
• Why?Know why the listeners should listen you,the value or worth of what you are going to say

Lastly use short words and sentences,be calm and use examples easy to understand which will help people understand your message.