Patricia Fripp: Want to Know the Secrets of How to Become a Speaking Superstar?

if you want to become a speaking Superstar control your pace and embrace the power of the pause think of a pause as at all not a sign of forgetting what to say next a well-placed pause gives your audience a moment to absorb your ideas it also adds drama allowing your words to carry more weight try practicing with the script pausing for a full two seconds at the end of each sentence it will feel unnatural at first however with practice you'll find a rhythm that feels steady and confident speaking Superstars record and listen recording your speeches is one of the simplest and most effective techniques to improve your speech Pace when you play it back ask yourself does this sound too fast can I sound clearer this feedback loop can help you control over time listen for sections where your articulation could be clearer and practice pronouncing each word distinctly over time this becomes second nature speaking Superstars visualize their words imagine you're painting a picture with your words think of each word as a brush stroke make it deliberate and intentional visualize the images you want your audience to see as you speak this technique slows down your thought thought process helping you speak with more intention and gravitas speaking super stars practice breath control breath control is essential to maintain a steady Cadence practice breathing from your diaphragm take a deep breath let your belly extend instead of your chest this gives you a fuller breath and more control over your voice before speaking take a deep breath and use it to set your pace want help to become a speaking Superstar join Frip VT and I become your personal speech coach