Tom Antion's blog, Great Public Speaking, has a good post about the importance of pausing. Tom says:
A true NO ZZZZZs presenter doesn't feel that he or she must jabber away constantly to keep the audience awake. Skilled presenters use silence to add to the effectiveness and polish of a program.
He talks about the three most important types of pauses and their purpose:
- Short
- Spontaneity
- Long
He concludes by saying:
... Please [pause] [pause] [pause] don't be afraid to be quiet once in a while. It can dramatically increase your impact.
Take a look. Link: Great Public Speaking.
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