by: Michael Lee

What was the last memorable presentation you attended? Was it easy for you to remember the last talk you listened to? Were there public speaking skills and techniques that you wish you could adapt during the presentation?

It's distressing to say that a lot of presentations are easily forgotten. The talk was boring or enthusiastic, which is the reason why you have to dig down your memory for the information.

There are actually four essential techniques that you can easily master to make sure that you leave a lasting impression to your audience. These techniques, which are plain, simple, and easily learned, are effective ways to improve your public speaking skills.

• Know the purpose of your speech. One of the public speaking methods you can start to do so you can effectively reach out to your audience is to answer these questions: Why is it important for you to understand the purpose of your delivery. Who is your target audience? What do you want them to hear? How should such message be conveyed? When should you make your point or insert humor? Where is the public speaking engagement going to happen? Why should the crowd listen to you? It's very important for you to understand what you would tell the group before they have to hear it.

• Keep your message short and concise. The speaker's public speaking skills are not judged based on how long his or her speech is. Use plain language and remember that the shorter your message is, the more you achieve audience participation.

• Always be prepared. Do research if needed before the speaking event. Pay close attention to the changes or happenings going on, for this will give you more ideas to share and more involvement from the crowd.

• Create an unforgettable delivery by using personal examples and bringing the memories back to life. Keep your mannerisms in relation to your speech. You might never realize this, but pauses can be an effective ingredient of effective public speaking skills. Use different tones of your voice with the help of visual aids for a perky presentation on stage.

With constant practice, you'll soon be up and ready to impress any audience with your public speaking skills.