1. Effective Public Speaking
Speech is power,
Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. Types of Public Speaking
Unplanned
Planned
Unplanned – What do you need? You must have some knowledge of the topic you are asked to speak about prior to the event, be comfortable with impromptu speeches, and know your time limits
Planned means spur of the moment

3. Know Your Audience Age Gender Number of people Audience Knowledge
Age – Know your outside references (i.e TV shows, music, etc), How your talking to them in general, loudness of voice, clarity, etc.
Gender Ratio – ^^^ same
Number of People your speaking to – Less people = more personal, call on audience for interaction, etc. Larger group = more general speaking, talking to masses
Audience Knowledge – Do your audiences already have a grasp on the subject or are they hearing this for the first time? How much detail should you use?

4. Winning Your Audience How to win the audience? Keep your discussion:
Interesting
To the point
Interesting – use examples, provide interesting facts, involve the audience with questions, jokes when appropriate
Concise – To the point. Don’t ramble. Keep comments simple, but relevant and informative

5. Before: Prepare Know your topic Develop your presentation material
Practice, Practice, Practice
Know Your Topic - do your homework, good public speakers sound best when they are confident in their topic
Presentation Material – make sure to develop materials ahead of time. Make sure they are accurate (spelling and content)
Practice – record yourself (phone mic, webcam, etc) this helps weed out minor issues that often happen “in the moment”

6. The Speech Keep It Slow Get the audience engaged Movement Annunciation
Slow – slow speech, slow breathing, pause between sentences. Often people speed up subconsciously, remember to keep it slow!
Get the Audience Engaged – (optional) Tell a joke, quote, poem, story. This can often loosen up an audience.
Movement – Hand motions (as needed), walk back and forth (as needed)
Annunciation – This is important to avoid your words running together.

7. Closing the Speech Highlights Accomplished Closing Thank You
Highlights – the central theme, main points, etc.
Accomplished - Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised
Closing – Say a single conclusion statement
Thank You - thank the audience for their attention

8. Thank You!