In the present modern world, everybody needs to learn how to speak effectively by standing before the audience. Irrespective of the job or position, you may be required to make a speech on one day on some particular topic or concept before the audience. So, each one of us must improve our public speaking skills without fail especially the professional students of all the courses. Speaking to various types of employees on different issues will be inevitable to the people who hold responsible positions or jobs. In a nutshell, effective public speaking skills are must for everybody and the present article provides some important tips to the readers who wish to improve their public speaking skills.

Some important tips of Public Speaking:
1.Having familiarity with your topic: This is the first important tip that you need to bear in your mind. The more you know about your topic that is going to be presented, the more effectively you can present your topic. Try to get good command over your topic or subject by spending your effort and considerable time.
2.Be confident: For effective Public presentation you should be more confident. You must have prepared well about the topic that you are going to speak but lacking of confidence may spoil your entire presentation. So, have good confidence levels for a successful presentation.
3.Practice more: Do necessary practice on your topic by doing necessary rehearsals for twice or thrice so that you can surely present your topic with more confidence without fear, anxiety and confusion.
4.Dress properly: Remember your dress will definitely play a prominent role at the time of your presentation. Do not forget proper dressing always boosts your confidence and moreover you can create a positive impact in the minds of your audience with good appearance.
5.Establish rapport with audience: Spend some time to talk with your audience before your actual presentation begins. This sort of simple job will help you to develop a relationship between you and the audience and during the original presentation you will overcome stage fear and anxiety as have already interacted with some of the audience and knowing their likes and dislikes.
6.Take care of the arrangements: It is advised to you to reach the hall where you are going to present your topic at least one hour before and you must ensure that all the arrangements made are satisfactory to you. Check out the electronic devices like mike, computer system, projector, air conditioner etc. so as to reduce the problems during the presentation.
7.Avoid bad manners: To remain a successful presenter or speaker you should always avoid bad manners like – scratching the hair, eating chewing gum, standing awkwardly etc. before the audience.
8.Maintain eye contact: To the maximum extent possible, you should maintain eye contact with the audience in the hall.
9.Do not lose your temper & more patience levels: Never lose your temper or balance if you are posed some silly and meaningless questions in the middle when the presentation is going on. Tell them softly that you will offer answers to their questions at the end of the discussion.

By following these mentioned tips, I believe that you will surely improve your Public Speaking skills.

Author's Bio: 

I did my M.A.(English) and presently pursuing my Ph.D. Previously I have published 15 papers in International Journals and presented 9 papers in International Conferences.