Do You Know the Difference Between an Anecdote and a Story in Public Speaking? Posted By : The Voice Lady

Good public speaking requires the use of anecdotes throughout your presentation and, in some cases, stories. An anecdote is a true story; whereas, a story can be true but needn't be. Your experiences or your clients' experiences in your area of expertise are what you need to reference in a persuasive speech or presentation because your purpose is to get your audience to agree with you, to believe in you, and to possibly invest in you, your services, or your product. And, with competition as great as it is in the speaking world, being able to stand out from the crowd is not an easy task; therefore, being able to testify that your message is valid, by means of anecdotes, is of utmost importance. Audience loves true stories but that is not why they came to hear you unless you are giving an informative presentation about something you achieved that is near miraculous! To see how voice training can improve your life, both professionally and personally, visit Voice Dynamic or watch a brief video as The Voice Lady describes Dynamic Public Speaking .

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