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SHINE SYSTEM - HUSH TO BE HEARD (H) - Harnessing the Power of Silence in Public Speaking

Mary Smith

Unlock the power of silence and let your voice carry weight like never before. Prepare to be equipped with the 'Hush to be Heard' technique, an indispensable tool in your public speaking arsenal. My latest episode peels back the layers of this strategy, showing you how to harness the potency of a well-timed pause to captivate your audience. From the bustling boardroom to the echoing auditorium, learn to command respect, grip attention, and leave an indelible mark on every listener's mind. 

This isn't just about pausing; it's about transforming the way you communicate. Through a series of actionable tips and an immersive visualization exercise, I'll walk you through the nuances of connecting with your audience on a personal level. Get ready to adapt on the fly, keeping boredom at bay while sky-rocketing engagement. By the end of this session, not only will you be ready to inspire action with your words, but you'll also feel the thrill of your message hitting home, one powerful pause at a time. Thank you for tuning in and remember, your voice has the power to echo, long after the applause fades.

For those who have a message to share and need to speak publicly, but are scared of public speaking, this podcast is for you! SHINE Speaking, a weekly mini-podcast will turn your Fears into Fabulous, when speaking in front of others.

"Unlock Your Voice: Overcome Public Speaking Fear with SHINE Speaking Podcast!


"Unlock Your Voice: Overcome Public Speaking Fear with SHINE Speaking Podcast!

Tune in to SHINE Speaking, where each episode unveils a treasure trove of confidence-boosting advice, leaving you equipped and eager to embrace the spotlight. Don't let fear dim your brilliance—let SHINE Speaking be your guiding light to becoming a confident, fearless, and fabulous speaker. Subscribe now and let your voice resonate!"

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Hi, welcome once again to the podcast Shan Speaking. This podcast explains the edge of Shan, which stands for Hush to be Heard. This is also known as Pause for Power and is a golden key to succeeding at public speaking. It is one of the most valuable keys I can share with you to help you shine when speaking. To speak effectively, you need to be heard. Being heard is essential to being understood, and being understood as well as being heard is necessary for your speech to make an impact, be remembered, motivate or inspire. Unless others respect you and what you say, enough to listen attentively, your speaking will be virtually worthless. Unless they hear, understand and take what you are saying seriously, you might as well not even speak. The most effective way that I know to get the audience's respect, undervided attention and to be heard is to Hush, wait until the audience gives you the respect you need and is listening before you speak or before you carry on speaking when interrupted. Try it now. Take a moment, just a moment, to think of a few things to say regarding anything about what you feel strongly. It may be a hobby, your work, family or something entirely different. Your total speech should take about two minutes to say, not longer. Then, in your special place, prepare yourself to give it, have your key points with you and stand or walk in, imagining hundreds or even thousands of people there. Imagine the buzz as people are whispering to each other, oblivious of your arrival. Look around, see some friendly faces, your photographs and pictures. Clear your throat or do something to make the audience aware of your presence and that you are waiting to speak. When standing up straight and tall, confidently Hush to be heard, pause for power. Imagine looking at your audience, watching them start to settle. Imagine looking at those that are still talking or distracting others, and imagine that, as others follow your gaze and also begin to look at them, they stop and look at you as well. Imagine waiting until you have everyone's undivided attention and then only then begin to speak. Say your speech confidently, looking at your audience At first. Choose a kind or smiling person and look at them, speaking to them personally for just one to two seconds Before moving on, looking for the next kind and friendly face, and then speak to them personally, also for a second or two, before moving on looking for the next person to whom to speak. You can use your friendly, smiling photographs and pictures that you have put up in your special place for this Each time, while finding the next person to whom to speak.

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Imagine yourself scanning the audience as a whole, becoming aware of the general mood, receptivity, potential distractions and even boredom. If there is a personal group who appears about to be distracting or is becoming bored, speak directly to them for a second or two. But if the whole group is about to become bored, correct the situation before you lose their attention. Remember, prevention is better than cure. Immediately, you sense that you might be about to lose your audience's attention.

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Change something about the way you talk, your pitch speed. Talk slower or faster, talk louder or softer, or even cut short what you are saying if that is boring them, and talk about a different, new, more interesting topic in a fresh way. But whatever you do, keep their raptor tension. You may even need to pause once again, hush to be heard and then, when you have their attention, move on in an interesting way. Also, hush Each time before you say something you especially want the audience to take note of or remember, and then say it confidently At the end of your speech.

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Imagine the whole audience looking at you quietly with raptor tension and then, for a moment, hush to be heard. Pause for power. Before you deliver your grand finale, your statement to inspire the audience to action. Deliver your unforgettable inspirational ending clearly, confidently, and enjoy the spontaneous applause. Next podcast you will learn how to compose and deliver a fascinating beginning that will ignite interest and captivate your audience so that they will wait expectantly to hear what follows Meantime. Keep recording things for which you are grateful and keep reading. Keep practicing, too. You are worth it. Thank you for listening.

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