Business Tip of the Week: Public relations
by Gareth Cotten on 11/06/10 at 8:50 am
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When speaking in public, or being interviewed, be wary of “um-ing and aah-ing” when trying to think of your next point or an answer to a question. This not only makes you look unprofessional, but can also result in you appearing nervous, unprepared and untrustworthy. It can also make you appear insecure.
When you reach a point in what you are saying, and can’t quite remember where your train of thought was going, rather pause and take a few seconds to collect your thoughts before continuing. The pause is a powerful tool, as it gives your audience a chance to digest what you’ve just said, and it also makes you seem more in control of your own vocal flow…
Gareth Cotten is one of the growing breed of SA entrepreneurs with that ‘world-domination’ look in his eyes. Gareth runs the coaching and consulting practice 'Good Advice'. Gareth is also the 'course convener' for the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business course and the University of Cape Town Basics of Financial Management course. View more articles by Gareth Cotten.
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