1. Public Speaking Hosted By: Lucas Carrillo & Nick Lee With Assistance from Daisy Pelayo Special Guest Speaker: Roberto Corona

2. 0 To help you understand the importance of Public Speaking 0 To help you practice and develop your own public speaking skills 0 To provide you with necessary resources, tips and advices on publically speaking 0 To help you gain self-confidence

3. WHY IS PUBLIC SPEAKING IMPORTANT? YOU USE IT EVERYDAY!

4. WHY IS PUBLIC SPEAKING IMPORTANT? It’s a universal skill You’ll publically speak at least once in your lifetime (Presentations, acceptance speeches, wedding toasts, etc.) Jobs look for it! Having good public speaking skills can open doors, having poor public speaking skills can close them. Allows you to demonstrate and improve your knowledge Share what you know! By repeating the information to others in a presentation or speech can improve your knowledge. Makes your more comfortable around others Less awkward, more open and comfortable. Boosts your self-confidence Increases your skill at communicating with others.

5. STRATEGIES ON BECOMING A BETTER SPEAKER Think, think, think... Positively! Watch your body language. Engage with your audience. Plan Appropriately and Plan Ahead. Record yourself, or watch other speeches Relax and Be Patient

6. STRATEGIES ON BECOMING A BETTER SPEAKER Concentrate on your message Practice, Practice, Practice! Be Confident Knock the “t” off the “can’t” – Samuel Johnson Never Give Up!

7. LISTEN TO OUR EXPERIENCES Nick Lee Daisy Pelayo Lucas Carrillo

8. OTHER WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS Join a Writing Program (Minor in Writing) Visit Career Services (Center for Career and Professional Advancement) Join Leadership Programs Attend Campus Events/Programs Attend the Professionalism Workshop (Next Week) Attend the 7Cs Workshop (Learn About Effective Communication) Attend Toastmaster’s Meetings!

9. QUESTIONS? Any Questions? Don’t forget to look at the website: fiatlux.ucmerced.edu Join us on Twitter & Instagram @FiatLuxUCM, Facebook at UC Merced Fiat Lux.