Day 2... We talk little if we do not talk about ourselves. -William Hazlitt ( )

De Inventione Cicero~85 B.C.E.

Inventio – Invention  Material, ideas, content of the speech  Composing  Research

Dispositio – Organization  Structure or Arrangement of the ideas in a speech

Elocutio – Style of Language  Word choice and expression  Clarity  Beauty  Power

Memoria – Memory  Preparation  Practice

Memoria – Memory  Preparation  Practice  Delivery Aids

Pronunciatio – Delivery  Eye contact

Pronunciatio – Delivery  Voice

 Pronunciatio – Delivery  Body language

You need to THINK as you Speak  Extemporaneous speaking is goal.  Able to respond to feedback.  Able to adjust to situation.  Achieve conversational delivery.  Have fun as you go.  But FEAR inhibits thinking….

“I believe anyone can conquer fear by doing things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

A little nervousness can HELP  Increases adrenaline  Eyes shining  Gives edge and excitement - lends drama to performance.

Some things you should know about your audience  They want you to succeed!  They feel empathy for your anxiety.  They are eager to listen and learn.  They hope to be taken away by your enthusiasm and excitement about the topic.

Tips for Controlling Nervousness  Think positively  Use visualization.  Know that most nervousness is not visible.  Don’t expect perfection.  Focus on the message you want to communicate.

Tips for Controlling Nervousness  Prepare  Work on content early.  Be at your best physically/mentally.  Work especially hard on introductions.  Practice from start to finish.

Tips For Controlling Nervousness  On your speaking day, be proactive.  Do simple muscle relaxation.  Use eye contact.  Take slow deep breaths.