“It’s not the notes that make the music. It’s the pause between the notes.” Proper use of the pause can make your speech or presentation come alive. It can give it a uniqueness and help your audience to understand your message. At the same time it allows you the opportunity to observe your audience to determine if they are getting your message or not. It lets you “listen with your eyes”.
The pause is absolutely critical for story telling and in particular telling jokes. A well placed pause can make your message more memorable. A pause after telling a joke or sharing a piece of anecdotal material will allow your audience the opportunity to laugh and or reflect. It will allow you the opportunity to take the non-verbal feedback and let you decide what you will say next next and how you will say it.
If you’re not thinking of the pause when you speak you are missing a very important tool in your Speaker’s Tool Box.
Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!
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