Ep59: 3 Skills Professional Speakers Don’t Want You to Know

The Career Woman's Secret Playbook Podcast - with Dr. Dawn

Speaking in front of an audience can be intimidating. But if you know the right tricks, you’ll be a step ahead of the game. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on 3 specific strategies that I’ve used for YEARS that can instantly boost your speaking game. Today’s episode is all about professional speaking, and I am so excited to reveal a few of the “secret” skills that those of us in the public speaking world use to captivate our audiences.

Strategy #1. The Pause of Power: Ever notice how the best speakers seem to effortlessly command attention without rushing through their words? Here’s their secret—they use strategic pauses. This trick makes your audience lean in, pay attention, and hang onto your every word. The magic happens because the silence gives your key points extra weight, allowing what you just said to sink in.

Strategy #2. The Invisible Connection: Another secret most professional speakers don’t talk about is the invisible connection they create with their audience, making you feel like they’re talking directly to you, even in a room filled with hundreds of people.

Strategy #3. The Power of the Unexpected: Professional speakers love to surprise their audiences—but they don’t want you to know how intentional this is! Using an unexpected fact, story, or even a joke in your speech helps to shake things up and keep the audience alert.

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