Infographic: The anatomy of a skilled speaker

Communicating and presenting on-stage and within virtual environments can be challenging.  Virtual communication, in particular, can be difficult. Speakers must alter their content and delivery in ways that are different from in-person communication to establish credibility and audience connection. This requires mind and whole-body and mind adjustments, as well as a fair amount of preparation and practice. In truth, even the most experienced speakers can find ways to improve public speaking skills and presentations.

How is your presentation delivery?  Take a minute to check yourself against our handy infographic:  The Anatomy of a Public Speaker, showing the most critical public speaking skills you’ll need to succeed.

Print out this infographic and check yourself against these top speaking skills  before you’re scheduled to speak, virtually or in-person, and use it to improve public speaking skills.

Are you making the most of your professional development opportunities as a public speaker at real-world and virtual events? . If the answer is “no,” consider engaging a Duarte speaker coach to help improve your presentation delivery skills.  Communication is a journey, after all.  A speaker coach can help you move beyond “muscling through” presentations, talks and public speaking engagements, and improve your presentation delivery and public speaking skills.  Working with a Duarte speaking and presentation coach, you can become a better public speaker and presenter, carry more impact and influence, and build your career!

For help with upcoming speaking opportunities, feel free to reach out.

Infographic and header image illustrated by Alexis Macias