Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. Strategies to maintain audience interest include motivating the audience to listen, telling engaging stories, presenting information that relates to the listeners, and using unexpected elements. 2. To motivate the audience to listen, speakers can use rhetorical questions, storytelling, and explaining the value of the information. 3. Stories are inherently interesting and can connect with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. 4. Presenting information that relates to the audience's needs and interests is crucial for being audience-centered. 5. Using unexpected elements or surprising facts can capture the audience's attention and keep them engaged in the speech.
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.