Public Speaking

1. Public Speaking
By: Bishara Adam1

2. Introduction
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Public speaking is the process or act of performing a presentation
(a speech) focused around an individual directly speaking to a live
audience in a structured, deliberate manner in order to inform,
influence, or entertain them.
A vital means of civic engagement.
A way to express your ideas and to have an impact on issues that
matter in a democratic society.
A form of empowerment.
It can and often does make a difference in things people care
about very much.

3. Skills Employed In Conversation
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Organizing your thoughts logically;
Tailoring your message to your audience;
Telling a story for maximum impact;
Adapting to listener feedback;
These are among the most important skills you will need for public
speaking.

4. Skills Employed In Conversation
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Training in public speaking can make you a more adept
communicator in a variety of situations, such as
conversations,
classroom discussions,
business meetings,
interviews.

5. Differences Between
Public Speaking & Conversation
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Public speaking
A. is more highly structured;
B. requires more formal language;
C. requires a different method of delivery.

6. Define Your Purpose
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Consider your aims;
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Introduce
Accept
Pay Tribute (Compliment)

7. Common Fears & Practical Solution
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Stage Fright
Nervousness is normal, even desirable at the start of a speech;
Use your nervousness to your advantage, to put your butterflies to
good use.
How can we control our nervousness and make it work for us
rather than against us?
--- how to turn it into
“positive nervousness”

8. Positive Nervousness:
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--- an enthusiastic, lively feeling with a slight edge to it…
--- the controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker;
--- not victimized by it, but vitalized by it.

9. Successful Tips To
Control the “Butterflies”
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Know the room- become familiar with the place of presentation
Know the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand.
It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers
Know your material-increased nervousness is due to un-
preparedness
Relaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to
ease the tension
Visualize giving your speech-Visualize yourself giving your
speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful,
you will be successful.

10. Control the “Butterflies”
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Concentrate on your message-not the medium. Focus on the
message you are trying to convey and not on your anxieties.
Turn nervousness into positive energy-nervousness increases
adrenaline, transform it into vitality and enthusiasm.
Gain experience-experience builds confidence, which is key to
effective public speaking

11. Practice takes you from this..

12. to this….