Public SpeakingMs. Merjech

What is Communication?

The imparting or exchanging of information or news.

Nonverbal Communication• Body position and movement• Eye contact• Gestures• Poise

Verbal Communication

The use of sounds and words to express yourself.

Effective public speaking involves various elements:

• Volume- quantity or power of sound; degree of loudness• Rate- speed or pace of a speech• Emphasis- special importance or value given to something• Articulation- act or process of speaking or expressing in words • Organization- message should be simple, direct, and clear• Word Choice- selecting the appropriate words to convey your

message accurately and persuasively

Importance of Communication

Good communication skills help you succeed in school and at work, improve your relationships with family and friends, and deal with challenges.

Fear of Public Speaking

Population No.1 fear=Public SpeakingFear No.2=Death

Stage fright-In spotlight-unprepared-inexperienced

Sample Speech Outline

I. Introduction- Who? What? Why?Thesis

II. Main Body- 2 or 3 major pointssupport arguments

III. Conclusion- include short sentence that summarizes the purpose of your presentation

review

Effective Communication

Preparation

Practice

Presence

Effective Communication

Preparation- Know your audience and purpose- Know your message- Research- Write speech outline * Talk to People NOT Paper!

Effective Communication

Practice- practice makes perfect- revision

- get time right - reduce to key words

Effective Communication

Presence-nervousness- fright is common-body language

-voice tone-gestures-eye contact

-positive attitude

Things You Shouldn’t Do

Read directly from notesRead directly from screenTurn back on audienceSlouch, hands in pocketsNo um, ah, you knowNo nervous gesturesTalk too fast Talk too quietly

Things You Should Do

Eye contactCan glance at

notesAppropriate

gesturesRhetorical

questions to involve audience

Ten Successful TipsControl the “Butterflies”

1. Know the room- become familiar with the place of presentation

2. Know the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers

3. Know your material-increased nervousness is due to un-preparedness

Control the “Butterflies”

4. Relaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to ease the tension5. Visualize giving your speech-Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful.

Control the “Butterflies”

6. People want you to succeed-the audience is there to see you succeed not to fail7. Don’t apologize-by mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes

Control the “Butterflies”

8. Concentrate on your message-not the medium. Focus on the message you are trying to convey and not on your anxieties9. Turn nervousness into positive energy- nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into enthusiasm

Control the “Butterflies”

10. Gain experience- experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking

Practice takes you from this..

To this….

Thank You