266 / SPEAKING AND WRITINGDelivering your speech
You’ve researched the topic thoroughly, written and organized
your thoughts, and rehearsed your remarks. Use the confidence
that you’ve developed in planning and rehearsal to take the
next step: get up and speak. You are the medium, or bearer,
of the message, and your delivery is critical to the successful
communication of your ideas.Improving your delivery
As you approach the challenge of
becoming an accomplished public
speaker, keep in mind that no one is
born with great public-speaking ability.
Language is the habit of a lifetime, and
your ability to speak with conviction and
sincerity is a function of your willingness
to work at it. Your skills will improve with
every speech that you make, and as youmaster the art of presentation, chances
are that others in a position of influence
will notice and reward you for your effort.Your ability to speak with
conviction and sincerity
is a function of yourwillingness to work at it
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