BELL RINGER On a sheet of paper, answer the following questions: 1. What skills you need to give a masterful and exciting speech? 2. How do you overcome stage freight? You will have 3 minutes to jot down your answers and be prepared to discuss them.

Presentation Skills Brett Byron, Speech I

Presentation Skills Strategies for becoming a better public speaker Strategies for developing stronger presentations Strategies for calming nerves

Who is afraid of Public Speaking?

Top 10 Global Fears

Six Strategies You Can Use Planning Practice Engaging your audience Body Language Thinking Positively Calming Nerves

Planning Structure what you want to say Strong opening Closing remarks Outlines help! Strong opening Attention grabbers Humor Closing remarks Planning helps you think on your feet, especially during unpredictable Q & A Make it your own!

Practice Practice, practice, practice! Things to look for In front of family/friends In-class exercises Getting extra coaching during CP Video yourself Things to look for Verbal stalls or filler words (uh/um, like, you know) Are you smiling? Gestures How did you handle interruptions?

Engaging your Audience Ask leading questions Encourage your audience to participate Make eye contact Pay attention to how you are speaking DO NOT READ to your audience (most of our speech will be “memorized” Using a podium

Research has shown that up to 94% of communication is non-verbal. Body Language Research has shown that up to 94% of communication is non-verbal.

Body Language Stand up straight Refrain from crossing your arms Standing on one foot or swaying Avoid gestures that feel unnatural

“ The way you overcome fear and shyness is to become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid” Lady Bird Johnson

Calming Nerves Know your audience Know your material Structure your presentation Calm yourself from the inside

Know your Audience Ask before hand who will be your audience? (It will always be your classmates and myself) What do they already know about your topic? Are they experts? Will your information be brand new? It is always a good idea to incorporate things into your speech to engage your audience, so how can you do that? Tip: The more you practice, the more comfortable you become.

Know Your Material Read the chapters, look over assignments, and follow the instructions! Do your own research about the topic The audience is looking at you as the “Expert” – (establish your ethos) Ethos – The speaker’s credibility Pathos – Emotional appeal Logos – Logical appeal Do not try to cover everything you know about the topic Select points that are relevant for this audience and your assignment

Structure your Presentation Key phrases on index cards or PowerPoint Remember that PowerPoints are a visual aid and not your speech on a bunch of slides! Follow the 5x5 Rule AVOID MEMORIZING EVERYTHING what you want to say Create an outline and follow it – this helps to relieve nervousness Create natural breaks within your presentation Ask a question Feel free to create dramatic pauses Also, you are not confined to the podium – you can move around.

Calm yourself from the inside Practice deep breathing Drink water Smile Use visualization techniques Remember to not read off your slides, index cards, or notes Don’t block your visual aids Speak more slowly than you would in a conversation Move around during your presentation, this expends nervous energy

Stage Fright biological action energy persistent irrational Fear is a ________ process that allows humans to secure the necessary ______ to take ______. A phobia is a ________ and ________ fear Example: ___________ – the fear of being judged by others Example: ____________ – the fear of hearing your own voice action energy persistent irrational social phobia phonophobia

Stage Fright everyone everyone normal speakers do not more Who gets stage fright? Stage fright is a _______ reaction, and _________ (even professionals, __________, and performers) experience it. Those who _______ prepare are ______ likely to experience more severe stage fright. normal everyone speakers do not more

Four Ways to Refer to Stage Fright ______ Scientific definition Thinking of ______ i.e. how do I sound? What grade will I get? Performance _____ _________ Communication __________ Egotism oneself anxiety Tropophobia Apprehension

Physical Aspects of Stage Fright Adrenaline _________ A natural chemical that increases the ______ needed to meet a challenge Stimulates _________ and relaxes muscles Gives extra ________ & energy ________ – hormone produced by the pancreas that turns sugar into energy ______ insulin is produced when experiencing ____________ energy circulation alertness Insulin Extra fear or anxiety

Symptoms Stage Fright Upset stomach Redness to face and/or neck Headache _______________ Dry or Wet Mouth _____________________________ Cold hands/feet Urge to use the restroom Wobbly legs Upset stomach Redness to face and/or neck

Symptoms Stage Fright Hot face Dizziness up to 2 times normal rate _______ Sweaty palms Squeaky voice ________ Rapid heart rate _____________________ Shortness of breath Some speakers ______________ experience __________ symptoms of stage fright ____ ___________________ Dizziness up to 2 times normal rate with stage fright one or more while others experience none

Four Ways to Overcome Stage Fright Audience Know your ________ Do they understand? Can they hear? Did they comprehend the main point? Know your _______ Know _______ Be _______ purpose yourself prepared

Stage Fright diminish incapacitate channeled animation Stage fright can ________ or it can ___________. It’s your choice. Properly __________ stage fright can give ________ to your presentation. channeled animation

Remember Nerves are not your enemy and you do not have to fear public speaking!

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