Para-aesthetic Elements

Public speaking is the intersection of argument and art. It's the pushing of your ideas through your personality into a particular space and time with a particular group of people. But receptivity to your message can be affected positively or negatively by a host of elements that have nothing to do with your speech.  We call those, "para-aesthetic" elements.

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Building Bridges: Your Approach to Your Audience

Your approach to your audience can have many shapes, but in general it will fall into one of three types: concave, convex, or somewhere in-between. The one that works best for you can depend on many factors: your subject matter, your audience, and where you feel most comfortable.

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