Public Speaking: “You”-Oriented Statements, Part 2

What is the most important word in communication? “You.”

It has the power to help you connect with listeners.

Here are more “you”- oriented statements:

• “You know the problem all too well:_______________.”
• “You are certainly welcome to ___________________.”
• “You can rely on my department for ______________.”
• “You’ll get good value from ______________________.”
• “You know what will happen if ___________________.”
• “You can depend on this product to _______________.”
• “You understand the price we’ll pay if _____________.”
• “You’ve certainly seen for yourselves that:__________.”

Do you know what I love?  I love the idea of modifying these to use in conversation, too.

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Tips for Great Meetings

People who attend face-to-face meetings build relationships by arriving early or staying late and chatting with each other.

You can create rapport by beginning or ending with meeting attendees talking about non-work related items.

Public Speaking: “You”- Oriented Statements

If you want to connect with  listeners during a presentation, don’t focus so much on yourself.  Find ways to address others’ needs.

Tip: Involve your listeners by using more “you”-oriented lines.

• “You know from your own experience that _________.”
• “You’ll be relieved to learn ______________________.”
• “You can benefit if you __________________________.”
• “You’ll gain direct access to ______________________.”
• “You can win by _______________________________.”
• “You deserve _________________________________.”
• “You can count on _____________________________.”
• “You can take advantage of ______________________.”
• “You can now do something about ________________.”

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Tips for Teleconferences

Speak clearly.

Identify yourself and your location when speaking.

Indicate when you are finished.

When you are interviewing for a job, the frame of being in an audition will focus you and help you to stand out from other job applicants.   Practice these tips during your rehearsal for the interview:

• State or show the not-obvious.  Create an intriguing statement about yourself.  For example, a woman expecting to be told “Tell us a bit about yourself,” ( the most popular interview question), replied, “ I think I should tell you I’m a non-conforming conformist.” She explained what she meant and wound up getting the job.
• Think and Show Outside the Usual: Think about a visual that really represents what you can do.  Perhaps a photo taken at an event you organized.  If you have nothing that symbolizes your capabilities, look for a pattern not easily apparent in your resume.  Be prepared to talk about that interest or talent, apart from your official work history.
• Get to television or YouTube interviews: Watch interviews and make note of what works.  Look for traits that make people likeable and competent.  Research indicates that people who use gestures are perceived as being more social. Research also indicates that people who speak clearly are perceived as being 30% smarter.

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