Monday, 15 June 2020

Tips to Deliver Your Commencement/Graduation Speech Successfully




"Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world. Abandoned by his party, betrayed by his friends, stripped of his offices, whoever can command this power is still formidable." ― Winston Churchill



I was not blessed to study in standard educational institutions and I was not blessed to teach in standard educational institutions. Yet, I achieved success in my life because of my self-education, learning, and bitter experiences.

I was invited to deliver a convocation address in 2020. Here is how you can proceed with your commencement or graduation speech. When you want to deliver an inspiring commencement speech, research about the audience thoroughly, brainstorm several ideas, shortlist the best one, prepare a unique content and rehearse several times to build your confidence, connect with your audience effectively and ensure takeaways successfully. 

Here are some tips to deliver your speech successfully. Keep your speech between 10 to 15 minutes. Focus maximum on three ideas and share with anecdotes, examples, and illustrations. Avoid using famous quotes. When you are invited as a speaker, you are special and your messages should become quotes for others. Avoid sharing conventional content. Instead, share unconventional and unique content to make your speech memorable and everlasting. Speak in simple sentences and make inspiring statements. Share them slowly to enable your audiences to digest the essences easily. Use your body language positively. Use your sense of humor appropriately. Share inspiring and emotional stories successfully. Remember, your speech must come from your heart, not head.

Good luck!


References
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Successful-Public-Speaking-Speaker/dp/1628656107
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgvtd6W8GNw&t=275s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuPl0oFxQXU





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Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India


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