Effective public speaking , Presentation skills

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

2. What you will learn
Aspects of Public Speaking
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Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the Speech
Delivery of the Speech

3. Aspects of Public Speaking
Types of public speaking
Purpose of your speech
Why we listen to speakers
Who is your audience
Preparation for your speech

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

5. Why are you there? (Purpose)
Part of your assignment
Chance to tell others about what you learned
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You have something to share
You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation

6. Why do we listen to public speakers?
Information
Persuasive topics
Motivation
Entertainment

7. 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?

8. How to win the audience?
Keep your discussion
 Interesting
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Use examples or stories
Provide interesting facts
To the point
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Don’t go on and on and on and on and on
Keep your comments simple but informative

9. Preparation
Do your homework – Know your topic
Develop your presentation material
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Accuracy (content and spelling)
Practice, Practice, Practice
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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

10. Parts of the Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

11. Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attention
Introduce yourself
State the purpose
Relate the importance to the audience
Preview the main points that will be covered

12. The first step
Be Prepared
Take a deep breath
Slow your breathing / pause between sentences
Get the audience engaged
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Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around – use your energy
Find your own way to reduce nervousness
Face your fears

13. Body of the Speech
Conveys the message
Discuss main points
Provide supporting details
Educate/ entertain the audience

14. Conclusion
Highlight the central theme of your speech
Briefly cover the main points
Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction
that you accomplished what you promised
Closing statement
Thank the audience for their attention

15. Delivery of your Speech
Appearance
Speech and Voice
Body Language

16. Appearance
First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds
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Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience – dress appropriately
How you dress will reinforce your authority
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Clean
Neat

17. Speech and Voice
Use variation in
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Loudness
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Pitch
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Low and high pitch
Creates interest
Quality
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Helps provide emphasis and attention
Provides emotion and feeling
Rate
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Holds the attention of the audience

18. 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

19. 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

20. Conclusion
Aspects of Public Speaking
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Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech
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Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech
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Appearance, Voice, Body Language

21. Thank You
QUESTIONS ???