Effective public speaking

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Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Effective Public Speaking

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Effective public speaking , Presentation skills

Transcript of Effective public speaking

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Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Effective Public Speaking

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What you will learn

Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Reasons, Why

Parts of the SpeechDelivery of the Speech

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Aspects of Public Speaking

Types of public speakingPurpose of your speechWhy we listen to speakersWho is your audiencePreparation for your speech

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Types of Public Speaking

Two types of Public Speaking Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment Prepared – having time to develop your material

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Why are you there? (Purpose)

Part of your assignmentChance to tell others about what you learned

You have something to share You know things about your topic that others do not

Chance to show others your presentation

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Why do we listen to public speakers?

InformationPersuasive topics MotivationEntertainment

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Know your audience?

Age – How old is the majority of your audience?

Are there more boys/girls in the audience?What will your audience be interested in?How many people will be in your audience?Will your audience be knowledgeable about

your topic?

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How to win the audience?

Keep your discussion Interesting

Use examples or stories Provide interesting facts

To the point Don’t go on and on and on and on and on Keep your comments simple but informative

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Preparation

Do your homework – Know your topicDevelop your presentation material

Accuracy (content and spelling)

Practice, Practice, Practice Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed

animals, record your speech Practice where you will do your actual presentation Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always

room for improvement Time yourself

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Parts of the Speech

IntroductionBodyConclusion

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Introduction of Speech

Get the audiences attentionIntroduce yourselfState the purposeRelate the importance to the audiencePreview the main points that will be covered

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The first step

Be PreparedTake a deep breathSlow your breathing / pause between

sentencesGet the audience engaged

Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech

Walk around – use your energyFind your own way to reduce nervousnessFace your fears

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Body of the Speech

Conveys the messageDiscuss main pointsProvide supporting detailsEducate/ entertain the audience

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Conclusion

Highlight the central theme of your speechBriefly cover the main pointsProvide the audience with a feeling of

satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised

Closing statementThank the audience for their attention

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Delivery of your Speech

AppearanceSpeech and VoiceBody Language

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Appearance

First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath

Who is your audience – dress appropriatelyHow you dress will reinforce your authority

Clean Neat

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Speech and Voice

Use variation in Loudness

Helps provide emphasis and attention Pitch

Low and high pitch Creates interest

Quality Provides emotion and feeling

Rate Holds the attention of the audience

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Body Language

Posture Shows confidence Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax

Facial Expressions Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves Be serious when necessary

Eye Contact Helps establish a relationship with your audience Makes them feel included Too nervous – look directly above their heads Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored?

Excited? Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor

Gestures Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and

feelings Should come naturally

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Last minute tips

Do Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be enthusiastic Talk from your heart – not from your mouth Be sincere Be honest Be eager to communicate your information Keep it simple Make brief notes of what you want to say Use pictures or examples to support your opinion Know more about your topic than you will use Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with

friends Don’t

Memorize your speech Imitate others, be yourself Preach or scold

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Conclusion

Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation

Parts of the Speech Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Delivery of the Speech Appearance, Voice, Body Language

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QUESTIONS ???

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