Que faites-vous si vous manquez de temps pour votre discours public ?

Figure out what is most important to you/ your audience: What are the key insights you want to convey? What are the stories that are the most impactful? What do you want your audience to do/ what is the call to action?

One of the easiest ways to plan for time challenges in your presentation is to plan two five minute stories (or sections) that can be removed without consequence to your overall message. This way when the event planner tells you 2 minutes before you get on stage that you’ll have less time than planned, you can recoup the time for them without stress. A professional speaker not only stays calm to manage their own portion of the stage time, but also works with the planners and other speakers to make things go smoothly for everyone.

I get it, sometimes 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 to complete a speech as a public speaker. For me, if speaking time becomes crunch time, I would identify the SINGLE, most valuable takeaway I want my audience to remember, and ruthlessly prioritize it's supporting points so that the message gets hammered into my audience's brains - in a fun way of coz!

It can actually make your presentation much more impactful if you have to summarise it down to the main points. If you have good slides, they can actually support you in this. The audience can ask for more detail and clarification in the Q & A. What seems like a spoiler can actually make you stand out and be remembered (and your message too).

Every public speaker have felt the urge to 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. But if audience doesn't understand it clearly, that's just dumb! When I am short on time, I find clarity is king! I will ditch ANY technical jargon and industry buzzwords that might leave my audience bewildered, and speak in a language that my audience understands. I use active voice, short sentences, and everyday vocabulary to make my point known and understood.

Points to remember: 1. Use simple english 2. Don't use fancy words which might complex audience to understand it quickly 3. Be clear and direct what you want to deliver 4. Slow down when you speak 5. Use pauses when you speak Hope it helps!

Opt for clear and straightforward language to convey your ideas concisely. Avoid jargon or complex terminology that may confuse or overwhelm your audience, especially when time is limited. Use everyday language that everyone can understand to ensure your message resonates effectively.

Opt for clear and concise language. Avoid jargon or complex sentences. Simplicity ensures better understanding and saves time.

If you can, talk with children. They are mostly curious, open, and critical. Translate your speech content into what young boys and girls can understand. Also, talk with people who are not familiar with your subject. Find out ways they can follow your content easily. If you are still struggling, "speak" to AI tools such as ChatGPT and ask for a translation into plain, simple language. Use this as a basis to refine your speech, and always adjust it to your own simple wording.

If time is of the essence, then traditional lengthy rehearsals might 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! Therefore, efficient, focused practice sessions is crucial! For me, I use this tricks: 1/ I rehearse in shorter bursts, mimicking the time constraints of my speech. 2/ I time myself ruthlessly, forcing me to condense my content while maintaining the flow and impact. I find that this rapid-fire approach helps me to identify areas that can be trimmed or rephrased without losing meaning. I also become more comfortable with transitions and adapting my delivery to fit the time limit.

While time constraints may limit your rehearsal time, make the most of the time available to practice your speech. Focus on refining your delivery, pacing, and timing to ensure you can deliver your message within the allotted timeframe confidently. Even brief rehearsal sessions can help improve your overall performance.

If time is limited, rehearse your speech at an accelerated pace. Focus on key transitions and critical segments. Familiarity will boost your confidence.

Even if we are short for time, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! I know that when I'm short on time, I also can't afford a slow start. I need to grab my audience's attention WITHIN the first minute. I usually open my speech with a captivating story, a thought-provoking question, or a surprising statistic that sets the stage for my core message. I want to pique their interest, create a sense of urgency, and leave them wanting more. Then I engage them quickly, and my audience be more receptive to absorbing the information I have to share in the limited time available.

Capture your audience's attention immediately by starting your speech with a compelling hook or opening statement. Avoid lengthy introductions or preamble and dive straight into the heart of your message. Engaging your audience from the outset sets a positive tone and maximizes the impact of your speech, even with limited time.

Capture your audience’s attention from the outset. Begin with a compelling story, a thought-provoking question, or an intriguing fact. Swiftly connect with your listeners.

Do not only speak TO your audience but speak WITH them. You may let the audience choose the subject of your content they are most interested in. You may even ask one or two people to join your stage for a surprising, even more lively interaction.

Yes, visual aids can be powerful tools, but with limited time, I 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆! For me, I like to avoid information overload on my slides. My focus is on the impactful visuals that reinforce my key points, not replace them. I believe that by prioritizing points on slides, simplifying language, rehearsing rapidly, engaging quickly, and adapting my visuals, I can transform a time crunch into an opportunity to deliver a powerful, impactful speech.

If you're using visual aids such as slides or props, ensure they enhance rather than detract from your presentation. Choose visuals that reinforce your key points succinctly and eliminate any unnecessary or time-consuming elements. Streamline your visuals to support your speech effectively without overwhelming the audience with unnecessary information.

If you’re using slides or visuals, adapt them to fit the available time. Trim unnecessary content and emphasize key points. Visual aids should enhance, not hinder, your message.

Less is more. Reduce slides to a minimum. Instead of deleting them, you can shift them to the end of your file, just in case of last-minute changes with an announcement you will have more time (!) In any case, never overload your slides; one key information per slide is sufficient.

Follow the 20/80 rule. 20% words, 80% visuals... this helps you move through your message faster without worrying about the message not coming across, because people remember what they see.

I will explain in points: 1. Drink water, stay hydrated 2. Take your time to relax for a few minutes. 3. Slow down your speech, this will make the audience understand your message better 4. Do not use filler words such as Uh's and Um's. This will clutter the deliver of your message. 5. Maintain good posture Hope it helps!

Either you are a calm person by character, or you can train it. How to train it? By facing pressure situations time and again. You will gain experience over time and find out that in many situations, nothing else happens. If still unsure, ask a colleague or mentor how they experienced the pressure situation.

Even in time constraints, maintain composure. Nervousness can lead to rushed speech. Breathe, pause, and deliver with confidence.

Sometimes, reduced time is a Godsend. It helps you to focus on key points on one subject. In my public speaking workshops, the first session's homework is to write a 7 minute speech on "crime and violence" - trick question. Invariably persons try to cover the entire gamut from white collar crime to violent crime to human trafficking. In the feedback session, I point out that it is better to go "deep" rather than "wide". Spend the time on one aspect with enough points that I leave with a full understanding of that one aspect, rather than a smattering of ideas across the spectrum of the question.