The “Five P’s”

So you have to speak at an event….Remember the “Five P’s“:

1. Plan:  Have a plan or “road map” of how you want to approach your speech. For example, where will you pause or what words will you emphasize?

2. Pace:  If you Speak too fast, it sounds like you’re nervous, so use a moderate pace. Use pitch variety so you don’t sound monotone and so you can engage your audience.

3. Pitch:  Vocal variety is great for engaging your audience.  If your speaking pitch is too high all the time, you will sound nervous.

4. Pause:  Build pauses sparingly in your speech, because a few well-timed pauses create a sense of intrigue and curiosity. In addition, they will sound more natural.

5. Passion:  Love your topic, because passion is important and it’s the biggest selling point you have.