Presentations are complex, with countless subtle nuances. Speaking is an elastic balance of many things, including: informing, persuading, selling, and performing. It’s not limited to great gestures. Great presentations transcend great gestures.
You have to dig deep down into yourself – to be yourself – to be a great speaker. If you are committed to perfecting your craft, your speaking career, or your career in general, look into hiring a coach. Make sure you find the right coach that can help you do that: be the best version of your self and present that to the audience.
The right coach knows people.
That is, they know:
Psychology, Sociology
Persuasion, Motivation
Sales, Marketing
Public Relations
Popular Culture
They know how to help you connect, how to read, how to engage, how to amplify, how to hook. In summary, coaches possess a lot of knowledge necessary to make you become a great speaker. But all coaches are not created equal. Above skill, there must be connection.
Do you want business coaching as well? That is: Motivation, Accountability, Speech Writing, Assistance with writing your book? Make sure to be clear on what you are looking for, and what skills, guidance, or advice you will need from a coach.
The right coach will create a “stand alone” speaker in you so that you eventually don’t need them, short of tune-ups, critiques or a sounding board for upcoming presentations.
Finally, the personality fit, the right coach will tell you what you need to hear. And do it in a straightforward way versus a roundabout, more costly way. Their motives must be honest and in your best interest.
So choose carefully.
Gut feelings count in this arena. Good luck.
Feel free to contact me with any of your coach selection questions.