35 public speaking

Public speaking: fears 3. Death 2. Snakes 1. public speaking

Overcoming anxiety Channel nervous energy Practice, practice, practice Visualize success Act confident Use deep breathing techniques Focus on the message, not the fear Give yourself a mental pep talk

Know your audience

Define the purpose Inform? Inspire?/persuade? Entertain? Introduce? Thank or pay tribute?

The process 1. Choose/narrow a topic 2. Research 3. Organize speech and create outline 4. Rehearse 5. Deliver

1. Introduction 2. Main Point 3. Supporting information and facts 4. Define Transitions 5. Establish Conclusion Speaker’s outline

Speech introduction strategy IDENTIFY with your AUDIENCE Reference to a situation Statement of purpose or important topic Anecdotal story Rhetorical Question Quotation Humor

Appearance Posture Facial Expression Eye Contact Movement Gestures Elements of physical delivery

Speech Rate Volume Inflection of your voice Quality Voice Pronunciation and Articulation Elements of vocal delivery

During the speech To start walk up slowly and confidently Establish Eye Contact with Audience: move your eyes around the room Smile naturally Use simple language, avoid jargon Be enthusiastic/emotive Use notes as needed

Training of Trainers: Why? Incentives… PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE