Wants to improve my presentation & convincing power. Your guidance please

Ans: Dear R, I know this feeling. So many people feel like the crowd is going to swallow them. I have a few simple tricks for you.

1. First, watch videos of a person that you admire for their public speaking skills and one who is confident and sharp in front of an audience. Watch their every move, their rate of speech, their language, their body language.

2. Next, imagine yourself as a character on a stage/podium/meeting room in place of that person and as though you imitate his/her every move.

If you think, there is more that you want to add to feel more confident watching your character, like maybe pumping your fist in the air. Watch your character do that.

3. When you think that your character looks and feels confident, simply take a step forward and take on the character and face an imaginary crowd.

4. Now simply feel the elation as you have simply taken on the same role as the person that you admire and hence you feel the same air of confidence.

The key is to practice this many times over, till your mind supports you on this. Try this, it’s fun and it does work. Have a great confident self, be happy

Ans: Dear Sudheer,
Reading books definitely will help you improve your communication. Listening to podcasts or commentators like Harsha bhogle will improve your vocabulary aswell. You need to make it a point to consciously speak during meetings . Aim for small improvements daily and keep smaller weekly goals for yourself .

Ans: Hey!!
Let me tell you as a body language and communications expert, that body language is a like learning any other language.
It needs to be learnt and practiced, it takes time and effort...
When you are technically strong and when your bosses have faith in you... then just go ahead , learn body language, practice it and project it .I say there are three ways of communication, Visual, Verbal and Vocal. What you say is important but how you say is also very important.
Learn body language from an expert and then project that winning image!!
You can get in touch with me too..
https://transformme.co.in/

All the best !!

Ans: Hi!!
Congratulations on getting a new portfolio!
You have identified that you need to improve your communication skills, that’s the first step. I like the fact that you are preparing yourself for the task on hand, you’ll go very far in life.
Now to improve your communication skills..( I do not know the stage you are in , so suggesting the general aspects of communication)
1. you need to speak in a clear voice with enough loudness to suit the situation
2. make the right amount of eye contact to showcase your confidence
3. Use non verbal cues to convey your thoughts effectively
4. use appropriate language to convey the message in a precise and concise manner. Do not beat around the bush, hold ppl’s attention when you speak
5. Be polite and respectful to create a positive interaction

Communication skills is a vast area which cannot be conveyed in a few minutes.It can be acquired by learning it from an expert. It is a far deeper science and learning it will help you in both personal and professional life.
You can learn it from me too!! My students have learnt it from me and are doing great both personally and professionally!
Communication skills can be learnt like any other skills.

All the best !!

Ans: Hi!!

I can understand what you are going through.
I have helped many a people to become better communicators, presenters and public speakers. I agree with you when you say .. that these skills will augur well for your career growth.
What I can say is this .. that it is a learnable skill. Practice and more practice is the only way ahead. You said your content is strong, that is 50% of the job done, so build up on this confidence and practice your delivery in front of the mirror or in front of encouraging family/friends.
The only way to gain confidence is to "JUST DO IT"....to calm your nerves- deep breathing techniques and visualizations techniques will be useful.
I can help you on this journey of being a person who delivers with panache!

There are books by Dale Carnegie on public speaking which can help you out. Also read about Abe Lincoln and his journey of becoming a great orator, it can maybe help you.

Remember, PRACTICE AND PRACTICE is the key to unlock your confidence and become the person who delvers with panache.

All the best!!