Ok, so you’ve clocked in the prep time hours, you put the work to script your talk and practice aloud.
But now the question is how do I make this sound natural, off the cuff, spontaneous? … in other words not rehearsed.
What’s up Explearners! Today we’re talking about sounding natural and unscripted in your talk.
Let’s get into the strategies that’ll help you sound prepared, not rehearsed. This is how you can give an impromptu and extemporaneous speech.
Take your script and shred it up! (just kidding) but you do want to get it lean
- Take out the key words – limit this to no more that 5 words
- Ideally 1 word can serve as a memory jolt
- Remember it’s all up here, use a word, or an image to trigger your train of thought
- This will also prevent you from reading off your paper
Practice practice practice
We all know that practice makes perfect
But what practice really makes is comfortable and confident
Now that you have your key words in bullet or outline form, we’re talking business
Practice your talk with just the bullets
Embrace the spontaneity
The beauty? This outlining approach doesn’t tie you to the script
If something comes up organically you are free to address it
If a question arises in the audience, answer it
Every time you give the speech may be slightly different, but there is something special in that and the more spontaneous you sound the more receptive the audience will be
We are not robots, so don’t act like one!
You sound prepared, not rehearsed.
The next time you have a talk, try out these strategies to sound natural when giving a speech. Your conversational style will strengthen your message and your connection to the audience.
Happy Explearning 🐝
About the Author and the Explearning Academy:
Meet Mary Daphne, the founder of the Explearning Academy. She specializes in helping professionals build strong communication habits, refine their executive presence, and achieve personal growth. The Explearning Academy is designed for those looking to boost their social fluency, advance their careers, and confidently navigate any social setting. Through a flexible blend of self-study materials and supportive monthly live coaching, participants develop sought-after social skills and find pathways to significant career advancement. Ready to elevate your negotiation prowess and network with driven individuals? Head over to academy.explearning.co to see how. Become part of the Explearning Academy community and start transforming your potential into reality.
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