• The Power of Pause

  • Aug 30 2024
  • Length: 5 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • In this episode, speaker Eric Edmeades discusses the importance of pauses and silence in public speaking. He emphasizes how leaving space for the audience to reflect on key ideas can create a stronger connection. Edmeades encourages presenters to take a few deep breaths and count to 10 before starting, as well as leave pauses after important points. He explains how the speaker's perception of time can differ from the audience's, making pauses feel longer than they actually are. Overall, the episode highlights the power of strategic silence in engaging an audience.

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