The 110 techniques of communication and public speaking | David JP Phillips | TEDxZagreb

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The study identified 110 core public speaking skills necessary for speaker excellence and highlighted the importance of acquiring these skills rather than relying on innate abilities. It emphasized the crucial role of body language, including gestures and posture, in enhancing communication impact and engaging the audience effectively.

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  • Speaker's 7-year study revealed 110 core skills essential for public speaking excellence, emphasizing the acquired nature of presentation skills and the critical role of body language in effective communication.
  • Detailed analysis of body language positions like fig leaf, bunny, forklift, and peacock underscores the importance of functional gesturing and the impact of pace, pauses, and gestures on audience engagement and emotional conveyance.

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Recent questions

  • How many core skills were identified for speaker excellence?

    110

  • Are presentation skills innate or acquired?

    Acquired

  • What was the focus of the five crucial skills for coaching?

    Body language

  • How did the speaker illustrate the difference between mediocre and skilled communication?

    Scenario with a chair

  • What aspects were highlighted to maintain audience engagement?

    Pace, pauses, gestures

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"Mastering Speaker Skills for Effective Communication"

  • Speaker embarked on a 7-year journey to analyze 5,000 public speakers worldwide to identify core skills.
  • Resulted in 110 core skills with numerous sub-skills, essential for speaker excellence.
  • Demonstrated the importance of fulfilling these skills to enhance communication effectiveness.
  • Presented a scenario with a chair to illustrate the difference between mediocre and skilled communication.
  • Emphasized that presentation skills are acquired, not innate talents.
  • Highlighted the selection of five crucial skills for coaching, focusing on body language.
  • Detailed various body language positions like fig leaf, bunny, forklift, peacock, and more.
  • Stressed the significance of functional gesturing to enhance communication impact.
  • Discussed the importance of pace, pauses, and gestures in maintaining audience engagement and conveying emotions effectively.
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