Posted in Careers on April 19th, 2010 by Bijoy Venugopal

Every time Steve Jobs makes a presentation or Barack Obama makes a speech, the world watches or listens with bated breath. What special talent does it take to hold the attention of a million people and have them hanging on to your every word?
Did someone say “presentation skills”? Yes, but it takes more that that.
Great speakers are admired and envied alike. It’s true that a talent for public speaking is a gift that that some are born with. However, with a little patience and a lot of practice, you can be as good a public speaker as anyone you know. It’s a useful skill for doctors, managers, coaches, team leaders and just about anyone whose job requires them to interact with people and motivate them.
Here are a few tips for success in public speaking.