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\t\t\t\t\"speech<\/a>Leaders give speeches every day to close deals, present ideas, gain trust, motivate employees and grow their organization. The best leaders know how to use language that captivates and motivates others. However, even the best public speakers occasionally use certain phrases and words that can damage credibility and cause doubt. It is important to be aware of these when you give a speech.\n\nAccording to Darlene Price, president of Well Said, Inc. and author of Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results, <\/em>the top phrases to avoid saying are \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m not as prepared as I would like to be,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m tired,\u201d \u201cI already covered that. Weren\u2019t you listening?\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m nervous.\u201d\n\nNever say \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d (unless you\u2019re giving a public apology) it can make you sound less credible. For example, if an audience member asks you to speak louder, instead of saying \u201cOh, I\u2019m sorry\u201d say \u201cof course, I\u2019d be happy to.\u201d Speakers tend to apologize when they think they made a mistake. Saying \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d will only make it appear that you made an error and it will call attention to the mishap which could have gone on unnoticed.\n\nA phrase that will almost always damage a leader\u2019s reputation is \u201cI\u2019m not as prepared as I would like to be.\u201d This tells the audience that you\u2019re making excuses and did not consider the occasion a top priority. Every leader should always be prepared no matter what. Stating that you\u2019re not informs the audience that you might be an amateur. If you are, they don\u2019t need to know.\n\nIf you\u2019re tired, regardless of the reason, don\u2019t announce it. Your audience wants and expects a great presentation. Saying that you\u2019re tired will make the audience uneasy and less enthused about your performance. Don\u2019t disappoint by telling them that you\u2019re not giving it your all. This goes along with informing them that you\u2019re not prepared. You\u2019re only setting the audience up to be disappointed.\n\nWhen an audience member asks a question about a point you already made don\u2019t say \u201cI already covered that. Weren\u2019t you listening?\u201d This will shame and embarrass the audience member and it will make you appear rude or arrogant. Simply give them the benefit of the doubt, politely answer their question and avoid becoming critical and defensive.\n\nBear in mind that even the greatest public speakers get nervous it\u2019s a sign that they care, just don\u2019t announce it. Saying you\u2019re nervous could reduce the confidence that the audience has in you to deliver a great speech. Instead try to manage that nervous energy don\u2019t eliminate it. The adrenalin pumps you up and helps to deliver a great performance.\n\nAnd always remember to stand tall, smile, maintain eye contact and enthusiastically deliver a powerful message. When you channel nervous energy into your performance (in a positive way) you will deliver a great speech. You will not only feel the energy on the inside but it will be visible on the outside. As a result, the audience will believe that you are a confident and credible speaker and remember, stay away from those forbidden phrases!\n\nSource: Business Insider<\/a>]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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