Pausing strategically improves delivery from "summary" of The Power of Spoken English by Cedric M. Kenny
Strategic pausing is a powerful technique that can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your spoken delivery. When used purposefully and thoughtfully, pauses can serve as a tool to emphasize important points, create suspense, build anticipation, and allow your audience to absorb and process information. By strategically inserting pauses at key moments during your speech or presentation, you can grab your listeners' attention and keep them engaged. Pauses can help you to emphasize key ideas, allowing them to resonate with your audience and stick in their minds long after you have finished speaking. Pausing strategically can also help to c...
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