“Almost everyone will make a good first impression, but only a few of them will make a good lasting impression!”
-Sonya Parker
Hello! I am Gv Archisha Saxena. I have been a part of this club since the
very beginning, and believe me or not, I have learnt a lot through this journey,
therefore I decided I will share one of the most important lessons that I have
learnt throughout this journey with you.
Presentation is one of the key aspects of giving a good speech.
Body language plays a crucial role in communication. But firstly, let me tell
you:
WHAT is body language?
Body language is the non-verbal way of communicating through physical
behavior, expressions and mannerisms. It can include hand-gestures or
stage utilization or face expressions.
WHY is body language important?
How do new-born babies interact when they want something? They simply
use body language: They cry or make an angry face to communicate or
express their emotions. The same way body language helps us communicate
clearly, and makes a connection between the speaker and listener.
It also helps in making the listener or audience more comfortable, since it
makes our speech more casual, as if we are having a conversation with them.
If we don’t use expressions or hand gestures and just stand there, then it will
simply make your allocution awkward and uncomfortable for the audience,
and therefore the audience will be unable to connect with you.
Body language is essential in expressing the emotions of your speech. For
example, a sentence can have two emotions behind it, like:
The teacher put her in another group!
This sentence can be expressed with a sad face (in case you wanted her in
your group) or with a happy face (you didn’t want her in your group).
Now if this sentence were to be said without any body language, like no
expressions or hand-gestures, the audience could perceive it in any emotion,
some of them might assume it to be a good incident whereas others might
assume it to be a bad incident. Hence, to avoid miscommunication or
misunderstandings it is very necessary to use body language.
In addition to these, body language helps emphasize on your confidence,
commitment, approachability, attentiveness etc. and all these characteristics
are significant in order to make a good impression.
Another important part of Presentation is Voice modulation. But first, let’s
see:
WHAT is Voice modulation?
Voice modulation is the variation of your pitch, tone or loudness of your voice
while delivering a speech or during any kind of a performance like singing or
drama.
WHY is Voice modulation important?
Voice modulation is one of the strongest mechanisms when delivering a
speech, or even a drama or skit. It helps portray your confidence and brings
clarity in your message.
Just like body language, Voice modulation helps clarify the true expression
behind a sentence or speech.
For example:
That is my watch!
In the above sentence, while expressing your authority over the watch, you
might be saying it angrily (in case you are fighting with someone who stole
your watch) or you might be saying it happily out of excitement or pleasure (in
case you found your watch after losing it).
Therefore, Voice modulation again helps us clarify the expression or emotion
behind a speech or sentence. It helps us avoid all misunderstandings and
miscommunication as well.
The way one speaks, the way one acts and the way one moves around can
be very important to succeed in one’s Presentation. It is important to make a
good impression while delivering your speech, to receive a positive outcome.
Even while pursuing careers ahead, for example Sales, your first impression
determines whether a customer would like to buy a product from you or not.
Also, while giving an interview, making a good impression will determine
whether you make it into the company of your dreams or not.
That’s why, it is important to work on these small details from the start, in
order to get a positive outcome in the future.
“After all, you will never get a second chance to make a good first
impression!”
-Will Regards
