Advanced Oratory Skills

My top clients in the 7-figure range excel at speaking and closing big deals. Here’s how I help them become impressive speakers: 1. Discover Your Strengths: ↳ Analyze your speaking abilities. ↳ Pinpoint your strengths and areas for improvement. ↳ Watch recordings of your speeches to identify areas that need work. 2. Enhance Your Skills: ↳ Practice adjusting your speaking pace and using pauses. ↳ Experiment with pitch and develop a regular practice routine with feedback. ↳ Work on clear pronunciation and confident body language. Keep your energy high. 3. Build Stage Presence: ↳ Look for new speaking opportunities. ↳ Establish a strong presence when speaking. ↳ Try different techniques, review what works, and make improvements. Using this approach, my clients have: ↳ Increased their confidence from 3 to 9. ↳ Felt more comfortable and natural while speaking. ↳ Delivered talks at major events like TEDx, Amazon, and TechCrunch. Anyone can learn to be a compelling speaker with the right techniques and practice.

After 100+ MUNs, 50+ keynote sessions, and public speaking events at IIM,IIT,DU Here are 10 hacks that help me perform under pressure: 📌 Use the “3-Second Rule” Start speaking within 3 seconds of reaching the podium. The longer you wait, the harder it gets. 📌 Speak in 3-Point Structures People remember things better in threes. Instead of rambling, structure your speech into three key points. 📌 Power Pause for Impact Before making an important statement, pause for 2-3 seconds. It builds anticipation and makes your words more powerful. 📌 Control Your Tempo Nervous speakers talk fast. Slow down—pausing between ideas makes you sound more authoritative. 📌 Eye Contact = Confidence Instead of scanning randomly, focus on one person for 3 seconds, then move to another. This creates a natural rhythm. 📌 Master “Bridging” Phrases If you forget what to say, use phrases like: “Another key point to consider is…” “What’s important to remember is…” This keeps your flow intact. 📌 The 4-4-4-4 Breathing Trick Before speaking, do this Navy SEAL breathing technique: Inhale for 4 seconds Hold for 4 seconds Exhale for 4 seconds Hold for 4 seconds It instantly calms nerves. 📌 Start with a Question Instead of a boring introduction, grab attention with a thought-provoking question. Example: “What if I told you that confidence is actually a skill, not a talent?” 📌 Practice in High-Pressure Situations Rehearse with loud music in the background (trains focus). Stand on one leg while speaking (improves balance). Record yourself & analyze (spot weaknesses). MOST IMPORTANT: ⭐ Smiling and using open hand gestures makes you look approachable and confident. Avoid crossing your arms or fidgeting. 🍪 Bonus Tip: Public Speaking = Repetition The best speakers aren’t born—they train like athletes. The more you practice, the better you get. Which tip are you trying first? Let me know! LinkedIn LinkedIn News LinkedIn Guide to Creating #linkedin #publicspeaking #linkedintips #linkedinnews

Public speaking terrifies most people. More than death. I used to be one of them. Standing in front of people felt like exposing every insecurity I had. But here's what changed everything for me: Realising it's just a skill. Like driving or cooking or using Excel. Nobody's born knowing how to give a presentation. We just think some people are naturally good at it. The truth is simpler. Good speakers have learned techniques that bad speakers haven't. Here are 9 techniques that actually work: 1️⃣ Hook them in the first 10 seconds ↳ Use a stat, story, or uncomfortable truth ↳ Win them early or lose them entirely 2️⃣ Lead with your conclusion ↳ Don't warm up or build suspense ↳ Tell them what matters, then explain how you got there 3️⃣ Master the power pause ↳ Say something important, then stop talking ↳ 2-3 seconds of silence makes people lean in 4️⃣ Follow the rule of three ↳ Group ideas into three parts ↳ Audiences remember 3s better than 2s or 5s 5️⃣ Keep stories under 2 minutes ↳ Stories work until they drag on too long ↳ Make your point and move on 6️⃣ Use the contrast technique ↳ "Most people do this, here's what I do instead" ↳ Comparison turns boring points into memorable ones 7️⃣ Create suspense before revealing answers ↳ Start with tension, delay the resolution ↳ Make them wait for the payoff 8️⃣ Repeat what you want them to remember ↳ Say it twice with a pause between ↳ Repetition creates retention 9️⃣ Pass the chair test ↳ Would your talk work sitting down? ↳ Great speakers don't rely on theatrics Learning to speak confidently changed everything about how I show up. In meetings, presentations, even casual conversations. Your ideas deserve to be heard clearly. These techniques help make that happen. Do you have another tip you would add to the list? Let me know in the comments. ♻️ Repost to help someone find their voice 👉 Follow Lauren Murrell for more like this 🌐 Book me for your event: lauren-murrell.com