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What to Look for in a Public Speaking Coach

 

Not everyone has the gift of the gab. Fortunately by attending public speaking classes, one can improve one's skills and become better at speaking in front of people. However, it is important that you find an ideal coach to guarantee the best results.

 

Here are some skills you need to look for when choosing public speaking skills coach for your training:

 

Perfect Knowledge of Fundamentals

Just like any other craft, one can only be great at it if they have the perfect understanding and knowledge of the fundamentals. Hence a good coach should have a solid base of the fundamentals of speech composition and speech delivery. He has to be great at speaking as well. A great coach does not always have to be someone with advanced skills, rather it is someone who is able to use basic skills in an advanced way.

 

However, this is just the beginning, there are other skills that a good public speaking coach should possess such as:

 

Attention to Details

A great coach has a keen eye for detail. He or she can easily identify the flaws and mistakes in speeches and know how to correct these effectively. Additionally, a great coach can easily pinpoint the unique selling point in each individual in his presentation skills workshop and harness these points as an edge that the individual can use to rise above the rest.

 

Empathy

A great coach should be able to empathize with the struggles of his students, only then can he know the most effective way to help them conquer their fears. He should put himself in the student's shoes and see them for their perspective. This will help them customize the training program that will cater the mental, emotional and physical needs of his students.

 

Passionate in the Craft

A great public speaking coach does not only teach, but he should also show, guide and inspire his students. He has an infectious positive energy that is palpable and gets the students going. He inspires others and is in love with his craft and does everything he can to help others.

 

If you find someone who has these qualities in their repertoire then you should definitely attend their presentation skills workshop. Do not underestimate the skills of a good public speaking coach to transform their timid and shy students to the next big public speaker, who knows you might be one of them soon!

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