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A caterpillar turns into a cocoon. A cocoon turns into a butterfly.

These two evolutionary steps happen with smooth transitions. You can tell that a change is happening, although you may well be surprised by the result.

Many public speakers underestimate the importance of good transitions between the parts of their speeches. Many don’t use transitions at all, which is guaranteed to make for a bewildered audience. Where does one part end; where does the next part begin? Without transitions, the audience can’t follow the flow, the logical argumentation, of the speech.

In the Speech Structure Building™ I strongly emphasize smooth and clear transitions.

Here are some generic examples of logical transitions:

 Apart from A there is also B.

 Now that we have discussed issue A, let’s take a look at issue B.

 What connects A and B is C.

 Where does this lead? To B.

 A is not the only aspect. B is also an important factor.

Here are some examples of more creative, not necessarily logical, transitions:

 After a long pause, move to different position on the stage.

 Show the titles of A, B, and C on sheets of paper, like in a boxing ring.

 Recite a short poem between each speech block.

Your creativity is only limited by your imagination. Nothing is impossible in public speaking. Or are you a dead fish?

Boost your content even more by creating smooth and clear transitions.