Speech Delivery Tips

• Make sure that your appearance is well presented
• Speak clearly, and adjust your voice so that everyone can hear you.
• Don't shout for the sake of being loud
• It is common to speak rapidly when nervous, try to take your time speaking
• Effectively used, a pause in your speech can be used to emphasize a point, or to allow the audience to react to a fact, anecdote or joke
• Make eye contact with your audience. This helps to build trust and a relationship between the speaker and the listeners
• Do not fidget or make other nervous gestures with your hands
• Do not keep your hands in your pockets
• Do use hand gestures effectively
• Be yourself, allow your own personality to shine in your speech