The art of Public Speaking can be taught. This video above address a technique called PREP that shows clearly how to use it.
Make your point with confidence by using this PREP technique. You can use PREP in a job interview, in a business meeting, for a presentation, between friends or any place where you need to make a point.
PREP stands for Point, Reason, Example, Point. This technique is simple, easy and effective.
Point – When somebody asks your opinion, start off by making a point. Make your first point a real attention grabber that gets people’s attention. Think about your answer for a couple of seconds. Do you agree or disagree, do you think it is a good thing or a bad thing, make a decision and go with it.In one or two sentences you should make your point clear.
Reason – After you made your point give a reason/s to support your point. People want to know why you made your point The reason/s can consist of facts or the cause.You should try to state one fact or give a maximum of up to three or four facts, depending on the time available – too many facts lose people’s attention.
Examples – Examples are stories or past events that will add value to the reason/s given.Use your own, friends or other people’s stories. You can also use analogies to create examples. Audiences love to hear stories, just remember to keep them relevant. Time is always a factor is any speech, so stick to one or two stories.
Point – To summarise everything, make your last point. You can either make a new point of repeat your first point.
Try to use this technique to become comfortable to make a solid point. Talking in a structured manner is the art of Public Speaking.
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Trevor Ambrose, Public Speaking Coach
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