Here in the hot seat is public speaking expert Richard Greene, answering some of the great questions from our community of learners at BBC Maestro.
In this session, Richard covers plenty on how to get better at public speaking. From advice on tackling those pre-speech nerves to tips on keeping your audience engaged, he shares all he's learned in his 40 years in the business.
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Learn more from Richard Greene in his BBC Maestro course - bbcm.co/45gImOS
Timestamps:
01:45 - What's the best way to start a presentation?
07:30 - 4 magic words to reduce nervousness
10:14 - Introductions: Should I list my credentials?
12:45 - Training Princess Diana
13:40 - How do I stop myself from shaking with nerves or flushing?
19:46 - Lessons on owning the room from Taylor Swift
29:15 - Is it important to memorise your speech or presentation?
35:00 - How to recognise if you're rushing your talk and how to slow it down
39:30 - How to engage your audience if they've drifted off
44:00 - 6 magic words to bring people back into the room
46:00 - What's your advice on filler words?
53:00 - How do you make your storytelling compelling?
56:10 - Tips on how to work with tech failing
1:01:50 - How to deal with difficult questions from the audience
1:06:30 - Do you get nervous, Richard?
01:13: 30 - How do we support young people to become less afraid of public speaking?
1:17:55 - How to build a public speaking career
30 сен 2024