Giving a Speech Voice- Clear and strong! Be confident Play the Part!
Posture Legs- shoulder width apart / not crossed Hands- free to remain comfortable Back straight- do not slouch! Face- have nice expression/ tone of the speech
Speech Attire Wear something nice and modest Possibly wear something about the theme ex. Chef suit for baking a cake You do not want all the attention on the clothes.
Eye Contact Maintain eye contact with the audience It shows confidence/ gets their attention
Get Their Attention Start the speech by getting their attention Use a joke/humor that is relevant Use a quote Give stats Pose a question Personal Anecdote/story Shock and Awe/use a startling statement
Avoid distractions Chewing gum Playing with your hair or mouth Stand tall, don’t sway back and forth Stay on topic
Speaking Have the appropriate volume Speak at an appropriate rate Don’t just read. Use pauses for tempo. Choice of inflections Clarity of words Speak to the audience (not downward) Be organized (know all the words)
Use Visual Aids They add to the value of the speech They help the audience identify what is said The info or pictures must be big enough to see
The Presentation Be professional about the speech. It is not a stand-up comedy routine. You hold the power! How you present is just as important as what you present