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Tip: Walking

How you walk during a presentation can be used as a powerful support fro your message.
If you are a passionate speaker who simply cannot stand still, then generally, this will support the passion of your message. Walking can certainly give the impression of enthusiasm and energy. Try to use standing still to give the same sort of impact that a pause in the middle of rapid speech would give.
If you choose to move or change position just to provide relief because you think your speech is boring; be careful. It may be that your movement will have more impact than your message. Timing can help. Change position with a new idea or with a new visual support. Try to make all of your body language work with the movement. If, for example, you want to walk to give the impression of thinking of a new idea, then set your hand up to your face to indicate thoughtfulness, and speak slowly or stop speaking altogether.

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  1. Ethan Rotman
    Ethan Rotman says:
    16 July 2010 at 2:33 am

    Nice. Short, sweet with a single point.
    Well written and an important point. You highlight the difference between calm, planned movements that make the audience feel at ease and those nervous jumps that put them on edge.

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