Gestures: Like television compared with radio, when we see what the speaker is saying, rather than just listening to the words only, the speech is more memorable. Gestures should be used to enhance what is being said, rather than detract from the message. Gestures should be practised so they are natural and fluid, rather than being forced or jerky.

 Eye Contact: When someone is looking at us while speaking, we are more likely to pay attention. Therefore, when you are speaking, make a habit of looking at a specific person as you say one sentence, then move on to look at someone else as you say the next one. Remember to cover both sides of the room as well as the back. It is not necessary to include everyone in the room. The audience will notice the eye contact effect and the increased interest paid to your presentation. Select people at random, but avoid the "ping pong" effect of back_and_forth movement or simply scanning everyone in the room without focussing on anyone in particular. If you train yourself to talk to one individual in the audience at a time, you will forget that your are talking to a crowd, which will help you overcome your natural nervousness.

 Vocal Variety: As professional speakers, we can all learn something from radio plays. In order to convey emotions, a scene or changing characters, actors have to develop vocal variety. A monotone voice will put your audience to sleep, so adjust your volume up and down appropriately. Use additional volume to overcome background noise such as air conditioning or outside traffic. Incorporate colourful, descriptive words into your speech that will allow you to moderate your voice tones to emphasize them.