Talk Less, Convince More | Alice Arora & Gabby Marinova | TEDxHarry Ainlay School Youth

Public Speaking & Persuasion Techniques - The art of convincing involves using facts and other factors beyond just information, including body language, appealing to emotion, character, or logic [3] - Aristotle identified three fundamental aspects of persuasion: pathos (appeal to emotions), ethos (appeal to ethics and morals), and logos (appeal to logic) [4][5] - Effective public speaking involves a three-step tutorial: appearance and body language, delivery, and clarity [5] Key Elements for Effective Communication - Confidence can be shown through body language, such as standing upright, gesticulating, and making eye contact [6] - Assertiveness in delivery is crucial, including speaking loudly enough and at a natural pace, while emphasizing key words [7][8] - Clarity is essential, avoiding filler words like "maybe," "might," "can," "uh," or "perhaps" to maintain credibility [9][10] Common Pitfalls - Logical fallacies, such as the Texas sharpshooter fallacy (collecting unrelated data to prove a point), can weaken an argument [15][16] - Correlation does not equal causation; coincidental occurrences do not imply a causal relationship [17] - Overusing filler words can reduce credibility and indicate a lack of confidence [9] Impact & Importance - Public speaking and persuasion are crucial skills that can serve individuals in many aspects of life [20] - A statistic mentioned that 70% of adults in the USA struggle with persuasive speaking due to filler words [11]