The video discusses the importance of being a creative speaker and how it can be developed. The speaker emphasizes that being a good speaker is not an innate talent, but rather a skill that can be learned and improved through practice and training.
The speaker highlights four key areas to focus on to become a good speaker:
1. Filling your brain with knowledge and information, as knowing what to say is the first step to being a good speaker.
2. Using your eyes to watch and learn from others, such as watching talk shows, TED talks, and other educational content.
3. Being a good listener, as listening is just as important as speaking.
4. Being active and engaging with others, as building relationships and having experiences can help you become a more confident and effective speaker.
Additionally, the speaker provides tips on how to improve your speaking skills, such as:
- Practicing speaking in front of a mirror or to yourself
- Focusing on your body language and making eye contact with your audience
- Being entertaining and engaging, but not pretending to be someone you're not
- Taking care of your physical health, as eating well and being well-rested can improve your performance
The speaker also emphasizes the importance of planning and preparation, and encourages viewers to work hard to develop their speaking skills.
1. A poll found that 24% of people fear public speaking.
2. 19% of people's fears were from death.
3. John F. Kennedy said, "The only reason to give a speech is to change the world."
4. A study showed that 55% of attendees focus on the speaker's body language.
5. Public speaking is a skill that can be developed with practice and training.
6. Reading and researching can help improve one's knowledge and confidence in public speaking.
7. Listening is an important aspect of public speaking, and it can be developed by attending talks and listening to podcasts.
8. Having good relationships and learning from others can help improve public speaking skills.
9. Practicing public speaking in front of a mirror can help build confidence.
10. The first minute of a speech is crucial in attracting the audience's attention.
11. Body language can correspond to the speech or topic being discussed.
12. Maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding overeating can improve performance on stage.
13. Being entertaining in a speech does not mean being a clown, but rather making the speech engaging and fun.