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Communication skills are crucial for a Virtual Assistant. We need to interact in the workforce, give presentations and speeches, and have meetings. Public speaking is a soft skill that is directly linked to communication, which includes verbal and non-verbal skills.
A Virtual Assistants presentation or speech’s content needs to be carefully examined and planned to be assertive and error-free. The speech also depends on the audience and assessing their needs and expectations is vital. It depends on who is in the audience and the subject matter, but always try to be yourself.
Your voice is the most essential tool you will use as a Virtual Assistant. A straightforward way to improve your voice is by learning to breathe fully and deeply from your diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique professional singers use. It enables them to hold notes for long period of time, where most people would be out of breath. Practicing diaphragmatic breathing also reduces the feelings of breathlessness caused by speech anxiety.
Before your speech or presentation:
It is your body’s way of communicating without using words through the combination of facial expressions, gestures, and movements that convey what’s going on in your mind. Practice robust and confident body language to fuel your presentation:
If you feel your stage presence is lacking something, view video clips of speakers you admire. You can try to imitate parts of their style that you think could work for you. Then, act confident until you feel secure.
When it comes to public speaking, delivery is everything. Here are some tips for developing good delivery skills:
Public speaking is more than standing in front of a group and talking; you also need to engage your audience. Below are some tips for developing good audience relations:
It is typical to be nervous about speaking in front of others, even as a Virtual Assistant. You can overcome this fear and improve this skill.
If you have extreme anxiety while speaking in public, it is essential to seek help from your doctor or a trained mental health professional.
Even if you don’t make regular presentations in your role as Virtual Assistant, public speaking is a valuable skill to have and developing this can increase your confidence and help you overcome any speech-related anxiety you may have. Fear of public speaking is common and developing new public speaking skills as a Virtual Assistant can help you to confidently face your fear.
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