1. Morristown-Hamblen Air Force JROTC TN-20182

2. Basics of Public Speaking

3. Lesson Overview Audience Nerves Body Language Communication
Know your subject
Intro, body, conclusion
Feedback… adapt
Other

4. Know your Audience Understand your audience
Speak their language… professionally.
Don’t talk over their heads
Dress equal or one level up to audience

5. Nerves Harness your nerves Use butterflies to help you focus
Practice will help calm the nerves and breeds confidence!

6. Radiate positive energy Don’t turn your back to audience
Body Language
 Face the audience
Radiate positive energy
Don’t turn your back to audience
Don’t lean on podium
Avoid hiding behind podium
Eye Contact Critical
Ensure left to right eye contact

7. Communication Avoid Filler words… “aaahh”, “er”, “like”, “okay”….
Talking with hands OK… with limitations
Hand Salute
Says “I greet you”
Signals recognition and respect
Sloppy salute shows lack of confidence or respect

8. Know your Subject Ensure you know your subject Do adequate research
Practice…. Practice…. Practice…
Posture matters

9. Intro, Body, Conclusion Clear Introduction –
What are you going to talk about?
Body
Typically three main points…
Conclusion
Summary of what was discussed
Clear transitions (first, second, in conclusion)

10. Feedback Pay attention to feedback
Pay attention to feedback
If you are losing the audience… adjust
Adapt to your surroundings…

11. Other Sprinkle in a little humor Smooth transitions
Props can help… or hurt
Landing the plane
Don’t ramble on… stick the landing!
Frame your thoughts well!

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