Here's how you can enhance your public speaking skills in the workplace.

In my opinion, understanding your audience is crucial for public speakers as it allows them to tailor their message, build a connection, and ultimately deliver a more effective speech. Public speakers should take a lot of the time to research and analyze their audience, and be willing to adapt their approach to meet the needs of their audience. In addition: - Effective speeches are short, well-organized and focused on the audience's self-interest. - Use storytelling and anecdotes to connect with your audience on an emotional level. - Make eye contact, vary your tone and pitch, and use body language to engage with your audience.

I’ve personally benefitted a lot from these points below: 1. Practice, practice, practice The more you rehearse, the better the show. 2. Park the jokes If there are jokes, keep them minimal. 3. Checkpoints Make a list of topics you want to talk about so that you can assess if you need to spend more time discussing a particular slide. 4. Time Yourself Absolutely important that this doesn’t turn into a monologue. 5. Anticipate Make a list of all questions that could stump you and note down the answers. This keeps a confident front even if you don’t have all the answers.

There are several strategies you can develop to manage your anxiety effectively. Deep breathing helps calm the mind and reduces physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a racing heart or shortness of breath. Visualisation is another powerful technique. Spend some time visualising yourself giving a successful presentation. Imagine the positive reactions of your audience and the feeling of confidence and satisfaction that follows. Practising public speaking in a variety of contexts will increase your comfort level over time. The more you speak in front of others, whether in small meetings or larger gatherings, the easier it becomes to manage your nerves.

There are many enjoyable ways to continually improve your workplace public speaking skills. If you're shy, challenge yourself by researching an unfamiliar topic and filming a short presentation to identify areas for improvement. Joining a public speaking club or participating in theater can also boost your confidence and technique!