Public speaking is an art where you have to feel the pulse of the audience to whom you are speaking to convey the message. People, who are beginners in the public speaking arena would do well, if they are to keep in mind certain pointers which will stress the point that public speaking is an art.

Ø      Whatever topic you are going to talk about, it must have a human quotient. It would be better if you involve the audience also in your address, by pausing in between. You can also include interactive sessions and always try to make eye contact with them.

Ø      Do not deviate from your topic. Make it crisp, sensational but do not go overboard. Make it humorous so that the audience do not get up and wander off.

Ø      The contents of your public speaking must be what the audience wants. So research well before you appear in public. Try to find what the audience might want and try to give it to them. You can use a lot of audio visual aids to help you to convey your thoughts in a better manner to the audience.

Public speaking is an art, which you can develop. You have to come across as a person who is confident, knows what you are talking about. Even if you fumble some where, just apologize and proceed and do not let your nervousness be seen by everyone. You can have practice sessions of your address with near and dear to gauge your positive and negative aspects and then work on it.