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

Types of Public Speaking Unplanned Planned Unplanned – What do you need? You must have some knowledge of the topic you are asked to speak about prior to the event, be comfortable with impromptu speeches, and know your time limits Planned means spur of the moment

Know Your Audience Age Gender Number of people Audience Knowledge Age – Know your outside references (i.e TV shows, music, etc), How your talking to them in general, loudness of voice, clarity, etc. Gender Ratio – ^^^ same Number of People your speaking to – Less people = more personal, call on audience for interaction, etc. Larger group = more general speaking, talking to masses Audience Knowledge – Do your audiences already have a grasp on the subject or are they hearing this for the first time? How much detail should you use?

Winning Your Audience How to win the audience? Keep your discussion: Interesting To the point Interesting – use examples, provide interesting facts, involve the audience with questions, jokes when appropriate Concise – To the point. Don’t ramble. Keep comments simple, but relevant and informative

Before: Prepare Know your topic Develop your presentation material Practice, Practice, Practice Know Your Topic - do your homework, good public speakers sound best when they are confident in their topic Presentation Material – make sure to develop materials ahead of time. Make sure they are accurate (spelling and content) Practice – record yourself (phone mic, webcam, etc) this helps weed out minor issues that often happen “in the moment”

The Speech Keep It Slow Get the audience engaged Movement Annunciation Slow – slow speech, slow breathing, pause between sentences. Often people speed up subconsciously, remember to keep it slow! Get the Audience Engaged – (optional) Tell a joke, quote, poem, story. This can often loosen up an audience. Movement – Hand motions (as needed), walk back and forth (as needed) Annunciation – This is important to avoid your words running together.

Closing the Speech Highlights Accomplished Closing Thank You Highlights – the central theme, main points, etc. Accomplished - Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised Closing – Say a single conclusion statement Thank You - thank the audience for their attention

Thank You!