A speaker can prepare and deliver a great presentation. However, if people can’t hear the message, it’s like having a table full of pizza and no one able to eat it. The microphone is every speakers friend or worst enemy.
Have you noticed how most people have microphone phobia? They stand too far back or don’t speak directly into it. Do you do this? Unfortunately this can hinder the audience from hearing us adequately.
Here are three public speaking tips for using a microphone properly.
Microphone Tip #1: Test right before the event
Several weeks ago I spoke at an event where the microphone was working 20 minutes before hand, but then was shut off in the back of the room prior to my speech kickoff. To make matters worse, there was no sound person in sight!
What did I do? I spoke a little louder for a few minutes, until . . . → Read More: Public Speaking Tip: How to Use a Microphone
