Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. The introduction of a speech is crucial due to the Primacy and Recency Effects, as listeners are most attentive at the beginning and tend to recall what's presented at the start and end. 2. A good introduction consists of four parts: Attention Getter, Preview of Topic/Purpose/Main Points, Establishing Credibility, and Audience Benefit. 3. Gaining the audience's attention in the beginning is vital because first impressions shape their perception of the entire speech. 4. A preview statement helps the audience understand the topic, purpose, and main points. 5. Credibility is essential and involves demonstrating competence, preparedness, confidence, and trustworthiness. 6. To appear credible, be well-prepared, appear confident, cite credible sources, share personal experiences, and explain why the audience should listen. 7. Addressing the "Why should I care?" aspect of the speech connects the topic directly to the audience's interests and needs.
Dr. Devesh Thakur is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for cultivating confident communicators. His love for communications & public speaking has led him to earn several certificate courses in public speaking and presentations. He has written several articles, blogs, and books on communication and interpersonal skills.
With PG & Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Extension Education, he has fifteen years of experience in teaching communication courses to varied students of agricultural universities in India. His teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can overcome their fears and develop the art of persuasive expression. Through a combination of recorded video lectures, and personalized online support, he strives to equip learners with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity, impact, and conviction.