Why the Pause Is Both a Luxury and a Necessity in Public Speaking Posted By : The Voice Lady

Too often, novice speakers do not appreciate or make use of the pause because they are too intent on getting their speech or presentation over with as quickly as possible. Handled correctly, the pause is exactly the same in public speaking as it is in normal conversation. The 3rd occasion for the pause is when the speaker uses it for effect, creating a moment of silence. Pausing after a dramatic statement gives your audience a chance to reflect on your words, allowing your novel, revealing, rewarding, or surprising statement to take effect. The Voice Lady Nancy Daniels offers private, corporate and group workshops in voice and presentation skills as well as Voicing It! 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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