Public Speaking

“The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself” Franklin D. Roosevelt Public Speaking “The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself” Franklin D. Roosevelt

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!” “Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers . . . ”

More Great Moments in History “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!” “Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers . .”

More Great Moments in History You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message?

More Great Moments in History You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message? THEY WERE POWERFUL SPEAKERS

Developing a Speech Developing a speech is a four step process. Each step builds on another. The goal is to have a Clear Concise Crisp . . . Presentation

Developing a Speech The key to a successful presentation is careful preparation The only way to win at anything is through careful planning of strategy, conditioning, organization, and practicing execution

Terminology Poise Volume Rate Pitch Eye Contact Facial Expressions Gestures

Terminology Posture Vocal Pauses Fluency Distracting Mannerisms Conviction Articulation Pronunciation Familiarity

Terminology Introduction Organization Need Satisfaction Visualization Reasoning Appropriateness Persuasive

Occasionally, throw in an off-the-cuff remark IMPROMPTU SPEAKING Decide quickly what your one message will be Start off strong and with confidence Decide on your transitions from one point to the other Maintain eye contact with the audience Occasionally, throw in an off-the-cuff remark Finally, have a good conclusion

Developing a Speech The Four Steps to Speech Preparation: Research the situation Become a topic expert Organize your thoughts Practice the implementation

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation Research the situation Who is my audience? Why do I care? Age, jobs, knowledge? Why are they here??? How much time do you have to make your point? Other speakers?

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation Research the situation Do I have an assigned topic? . . time? . . place? If not, what is appropriate? What is the event? Common interests? How large is the audience? Room arrangement? Presentation Tech.? CONTINUED

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2. Become a topic expert by . . . Researching your topic using a variety of sources Meet w/ experts Look for quotable sources (credit the source) Use your experience

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 2. Become a topic expert by . . . Researching your topic using a variety of sources Books, magazines, newspapers, the World Wide Web

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 2. Become a topic expert by . . . Meet w/ experts Local professionals, teachers and professors, authors, or experienced people in the field

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 2. Become a topic expert by . . . Look for quotable sources Credit your source!!! Adds credibility to your presentation Makes for an interesting speech

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 2. Become a topic expert by . . . Use your experience Learn by doing

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 3. Organize your thoughts An organized speech is more easily understood It contains a introduction, body, and conclusion called a “Speech Sandwich”

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 3. Organize your thoughts The introduction . . . Makes the 1st impression Grabs the audience’s attention Energizes the crowd Primes the audience HOW??

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 3. Organize your thoughts The body . . . contains the bulk of the information Includes stories, quotes, facts, comparisons, analysis, documentation, demonstrations, etc.

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 3. Organize your thoughts The conclusion . . . wraps it all together can challenge the audience makes your point leaves them thinking

Preparing and Presenting a Speech 3. Organize your thoughts (Cont.) A.) Purpose: to attract attention to clarify a problem to entertain to inform to sell an idea!!! (Or Product)

Preparing and Presenting a Speech B.) Introductions: Refer to subject Refer to an occasion Personal greeting Rhetorical question Startling Statement Quotation

Preparing and Presenting a Speech C.) Introductions: Humorous Anecdote Illustration Demonstration Benefits Combination Approach

Preparing and Presenting a Speech D.) State Proposition (goal of your presentation): “I've been asked to . . .” “I've got an idea to . . .” “This is what you want to do!” “so that is your problem; to solve it, we need to . .”

Preparing and Presenting a Speech E.) Arrangements: Time lines Spatial Cause & effect Problem / Solution Feature / Benefit

Preparing and Presenting a Speech F.) Supporting Material: Explanations Comparisons Illustrations Statistics Testimonials

Preparing and Presenting a Speech CONTINUED F.) Supporting Material: Visual Aids Descriptions Narrative (Story) Combinations

Preparing and Presenting a Speech G.) Conclusion: To summarize To appeal for action to present a challenge Offer an inducement Combination

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 4. Implementation - Practice, practice, & more practice Think about how much professionals in any field practice; why would public speaking be any different?

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Practice, practice, & more practice Read your speech aloud Deliver your speech to yourself (mirror) Deliver your speech to others (friends, coworkers)

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech a. use eye contact to convey your message, to make a connection w/ the audience b. Natural gestures add impact to your speech

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech c. Facial expressions also add impact. It’s what most people will watch d. Tone will help audience empathize w/ your emotions

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech e. Pace also conveys emotion. Slow = sad & fast = excitement for example f. Movement conveys a message. Podium = stability & movement = confident conversation

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech f. Stick to the plan. If you get off track, it may be hard to find your way g. Read the audience for their reactions. Make adjustments as necessary

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech g. Involving the audience will make you memorable. Humor, rhetorical questions, & demonstrations work

The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4. Implementation - Delivering a Speech h. Keep your composure in the face of interruptions, faulty equipment, or a disruptive audience member. The audience will cooperate and respect composure