#publicspeakingtips #communicationstrategist #communicationstrategies
Do you want to know how to build rapport with your audience either as a workshop presenter or speaker? This video is the 2nd in the series: “ Proven Secrets from a Trainer to Engage your Audience Immediately.” Tip #2 is to sit with the audience before your presentation and not other speakers. Communication strategies are important topics for my loyal readers and I do my best to address valuable ideas to fit their needs! 🙂
You will find secret #1: Get to the room early HERE
Communication Strategies #1: Make a Decision Where you Want to Sit
Let the meeting planner know that you want to sit with the audience for lunch or dinner and not with the other speakers. Some of you may decide that it’s better to sit at the speaker’s table and that’s fine! This strategy is a secret sauce for me and my clients. Building relationships is the key to successful communication.
Communication Strategies #2: Listen to the Conversation at the Lunch/Dinner Table Carefully
This strategy works for me because I get a chance to win over a table by asking them questions about themselves, their job, their frustrations 
or goals. Listening to your tablemates is a 90% guarantee that they will listen to you more when you go on stage.
I can be bold and tell you that this strategy will improve your rapport.
Stay tuned for more ideas on how to improve your presentations. All of these ideas can be used in a small workshop or even a large keynote.
Stay Connected with Me
Add a comment to my blog on how you make your audience comfortable with you before you start your presentation. You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂 You are always welcome to send me a private email with concerns that you are experiencing at work.
Here’s the link for Video #1 in the series: Get to the Room Early
Please contact me at my cell 248.310.6998 or 800.713.1926 to explore how career coaching could be a great action step for your career development. There are many options to fit your budget and time schedule!
My last 4 clients have asked me to help them feel more comfortable with their public speaking skills. It only takes a few sessions to make this happen. Hey, what can I say? I’m quick and clients use their new public speaking skills immediately. A win/win for all. 🙂
Until next time,
Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist
Have a great week.
Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!
PS Career Advancement is like riding a bike. Shift Gears from coasting to owning the road!
engagement. You can ask them the following questions to warm them up to you: