Public speaking: a whole body affair

PUBLIC SPEAKING a whole bedy affair Head Eyes Memorize your speech so Make consistent eye contact you are not reading off palm cards - you will appear more confident and professional! with your audience. This will help engage them, and make them feel like you really are talking to them. Mouth Ears Speak clearly, slowly and with great expressions, so your Listen to the mood of the audience and adjust your audience can understand and expression accordingly. engage with what you are saying. Back O(ands Stand up straight – this will make you appear professional and alert. Use hand gestures to emphasize what you are saying. Legs Do not cross your legs, sway or shuffle while speaking - otherwise you will appear nervous or disinterested. 55% 38% of the meaning in our words is derived from facial expressions. of the meaning in our words is derived from how the words are said. T% of the meaning in our words is derived from the actual words spoken.