So, welcome again!
Today I’ll share some insights on Communication for Public Speaking. In this article, I’ll focus on speaking skills! Soon, I’ll cover Writing and Listening skills as well.
So firstly, we’ll talk about some myths (real myths, not useless BS)!
Let’s begin with a cup of coffee (oh, sorry, I forgot).
5 Myths about Communication:
1: Fluent English is Important for Communication!
Umm… maybe it is, somehow, but not really that important!
Our body language speaks 80%, and the remaining 20% is the words we say!
So, we should focus more on our body language (not saying leave vocabulary completely or ignore it, but yes).
No matter which language you speak, you can still be a good public speaker.
Anyways, you can learn to speak English Fluently (Practice is the key!)
Confidence doesn’t come from fancy words but how you deliver them.
Your tone and energy matter more than grammar perfection.
Here are some tools for you to learn english easily:
1: Duolingo
2: BBC Learning English
3: Grammarly
2: Introverts are bad Commincators
So, so, so, I’m an introvert too! (And no, I’m not extremely good at public speaking yet, but yeah, I’m learning).
The point is: Confidence is Important!
No one is born with confidence or communication skills (at least not dinosaurs).
So, what should we do?
Let’s start by learning more about dinosaurs—I mean, confidence!
Practice is the Key!
You need to practice every day or whenever possible.
At the beginning, yes, it’ll feel difficult and strange, but with time, you’ll enjoy the process.
Later in this article, I’ll share an Effective 30-Day Challenge for you to master your communication.
Just follow the instructions seriously and stick to them for 30 days—or make it an addictive habit (like espresso).
3: Communication is all about spoken words!
As I said earlier, it’s 80% body language and 20% words.
So, focus on improving your body language and English too!
Here are some personal tips:
Eye Contact:
So If you are talking to a single person(or a team), Eye Contact is really Important!
Maintain healthy eye contact, but not like you’re plotting revenge!
When breaking eye contact, look above their head—not at their nose or lips.
Posture
Stand straight—chest out, shoulders wide, back straight.
When sitting, appear confident (not sprawled on the chair though!).
Cross your leg or rest your arms casually but confidently.
Walking Style
Avoid slouching or walking with your phone in hand while texting about dinosaurs.
Walk naturally—head up, back straight, hands swinging lightly.
4: Confidence is inborn
As mentioned earlier, no one is born with confidence or communication skills.
Confidence comes with practice!
It’s not just for stage performances—it’s how you speak with family, friends, teams, and even strangers.
So, practice every day and stop waiting for a magical “confidence boost.”
YOU HAVE TO PRACTICE EVERYDAY!
No one is going to come and gift you the Confidence to Speak!
5: Communication has happened!
Umm, yes!
After finishing your presentation or speech, you think communication is done, right?
Wrong!
It’s not over until the audience has received your message.
Always focus on their feedback and questions.
That’s when communication is truly complete!
Yes, Now you can say it’s over!
So these are some myths about communication, now let’s shift to
3 Things to Master as an Effective Speaker!
1: Writing
In simple words, writing helps us prioritize our thoughts and focus on only the ones that are really important (at least for that time)!
You should practice writing every day as well!
We’ll talk about writing in more depth soon in upcoming article, but for now, the point is to START!
Yes, JUST START!
Start by writing just one paragraph a day—NOT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT RESEARCH PAPERS, BUT YOUR THOUGHTS ONLY!
After a week, you can start writing a page a day, then continue writing for another week and then write 2 days a week!
Just like that, you can find your balance, and you will become really good at capturing your thoughts and prioritizing only the ones that are truly important!
NOTE: I’M NOT ASKING YOU TO WRITE ON MOBILE/COMPUTER NOTES, BUT ON A PHYSICAL PAGE!
2: Your Voice
One of the most important things while speaking!
You should add emotions to your voice and master the power of silence!
For example, if you are in an interview and your voice is too low and emotionless, like a depressed person speaking, it will ruin your interview and lower your chances of archiving the goal!
Instead of sounding “depressed,” you should sound energetic, confident (again, confidence comes with practice), and curious!
The chances of success are much better now!
And, SILENCE!
The right way to use silence is when you want to build suspense!
For example: “Imagine standing still…(Pause)… The ground shakes softly…(Pause)… and in the silence, you feel it…(Pause)… a DINOSAUR is near.”
Hope you got the point!
You can use that in storytelling, where you want your audience to feel suspense!
But the thing is, you can’t master it in one or two days or weeks. Confidence and storytelling come with time!
3: Body Language
Again, body language!
You should practice it every day!
You can use the tips I shared in this article or take an online course about body language on Udemy or YouTube!
That’s it! Now….
3 Things You Must Know/Do as a Public Speaker
1: Storytelling
Since childhood, you have been listening to stories and learning many things from them!
Humans love stories (maybe dinosaurs too)!
If you really want to deliver your idea to your audience or keep their focus, you should tell it as an engaging story that your audience can relate to!
Storytelling also comes with practice!
You can start by telling stories to your friends and family!
Then, tell your team members and get their feedback!
2: Know Your audience!
Imagine telling a stock investor about dinosaurs, what they eat, and how they enjoy their coffee!
Does that make sense? NOT THE STORY, BUT TELLING THIS STORY TO THE INVESTOR!!!
No, right?
So, you must know your audience before you start!
And if you can’t gather information about them before your speech or presentation, you can ask them questions.
For example, you can say:
“Who likes to drink coffee while reading about dinosaurs? (Raise your hands)”
You can see how many of them are interested in coffee or dinosaurs!
Like that, you can get to know them better!
3: Keep Practicing
Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice!
Never stop practicing!
Practice and experience help you grow!
So that’s it for this article. Hope you liked it!
Here is the 30-Days Challenge!
Step 1: Record a 1-minute video on any selected topic(You have to keep the same topic for 30 days!)
Step 2: Listen to the audio only and take notes
Step 3: Watch the video on mute, observe(Body Language), and take notes
Step 4: Watch and listen together, then take final notes.
It’ll take up to 10 minutes!
Based on your notes, improve!
The first time, it’ll be hard, but trust me, it’s worth it!
And the rule is simple: if you skip or forget to do it any day between, you’ll have to start over from day 1!
Book Suggestion:
How to Win Friends and Incfluence People!
So that’s all for today! Keep practicing, keep improving, and remember to have some fun along the way!
Oh, and don’t forget to add a little bit of dinosaur love to your presentations! 🦖