Hrideep Barot

Hrideep Barot is the founder and chief writer at Frantically Speaking, a portal to help people learn everything about public speaking. The purpose of franticallyspeaking.com is to showcase the lessons that he has learned (and still learning) from his numerous stage experiences and mentors over all these years.

the science of why you sweat while presenting on stage

The Science On Why You Sweat When Presenting and What to do About it?

Ever faced a situation where you were sweating profusely and were really uncomfortable on stage? You would probably not want to face such a situation ever again! But in order not to do so, we need to first understand what exactly is the reason behind sweating, and only then can we find solutions! In this …

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qualities of a great speaker

Explained: 11 Qualities of a Great Speaker

“Becoming is better than being” -Carol Dweck Good public speaking is a talent that some are born with, and others acquire over time. While there is some advantage claimed by the former, everyone has equal potential to develop this skill.  A great speaker possesses a wide array of qualities right from confidence, research skills, charisma, …

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PowerPoint Vs Keynote Vs Prezi

Powerpoint, Keynote, or Prezi? Picking the Right Platform

Do you have an important presentation lined up in front of you? Then, my friend, you’ve got the most dreadful moment approaching you- deciding which presentation software you should use to craft your presentation. From PowerPoint to Keynote to Prezi and every other presentation software in between, each holds its own share of strengths and …

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How to prepare your voice for a speech: Step-by-step guide

You step on the stage and are about to start your speech. As soon as you utter the first word you are shocked by your voice, all squeaky and hoarse, and you wonder what went wrong. Maybe the reason is you forgot to prepare your voice! Now, you might ask what is voice preparation? How …

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analysing your audience for a speech

The Best Guide to Audience Analysis

What Is Audience Analysis? Audience analysis involves identifying the audience and adapting a speech to their interests, level of understanding, attitudes, and beliefs. Taking an audience-centered approach is important because a speaker’s effectiveness will be improved if the presentation is created and delivered appropriately. Why Is Audience Analysis Important? The preparation of a presentation is …

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11 Engaging Ways To Interact With The Audience

While delivering a speech, have you ever glanced at the audience to see their reaction to what you’ve said, only to realize that there is no reaction at all because almost everybody has zoned out? Alternatively, have you ever found yourself sitting in the audience, daydreaming your way through an incredibly boring speech? In both …

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