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Impromptu Speaking By Donald W. Larson AC Bronze, CL March 7, 2007 The Better Speaker Series
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Feeling Put On The Spot? Click mouse to continue What’s more challenging than preparing to give a speech? How about giving a speech… without advance preparation?
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The Triumphs And Terrors Of Table Topics Click mouse to continue Immediately after being asked a question, you are expected to give a 45 to 75 second answer that is: -Organized -Coherent -Entertaining
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Three Approaches To Help Click mouse to continue The Challenge Of Table Topics -Structuring a response Selecting A Strategy -Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… -Short list of things not to do
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The Challenge Of Table Topics Click mouse to continue Requires extemporaneous response We use it in Toastmasters meetings to practice for real-life situations: -Asked/asking for directions -Answering the phone -Job interview questions -Talking to a customer
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Is There A Formula? Click mouse to continue We can’t always anticipate a question’s content… Or predict when we will be asked “to give a few words” It is possible to become better prepared and confident to answer
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When Giving An Impromptu Talk Click mouse to continue 1.Listen 2.Pause 3.Confirm 4.Tell 5.End! We’ll cover these points in detail
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Listen: Responsibilities Click mouse to continue Don’t just hear, be attentive Use what you listened to as part of your response: -Resist speaking until ready -Focus on what was said -Agree/disagree with question
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Listen: Advantages Click mouse to continue According respect: -Give respect by listening -Gain respect in return Ready-made dialog: -Use what you heard in replying -Directly comment on question
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Listen-Pause-Confirm-Tell-End Click mouse to continue Give your brain a chance to refresh Adds drama Acknowledge the question: -Smile -Nod -No filler words (“Ah”, “Um”)
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Avoid “Filler Word Click-Guilt!” Click mouse to continue
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Listen-Pause-Confirm-Tell-End Click mouse to continue Repeat question out loud: -Give your mind a chance to absorb concept -Verify the topic, in case you misunderstood the question
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Listen-Pause-Confirm-Tell-End Click mouse to continue Dazzle audience with your reply! Stay focused on what you say Express only the essential points in your reply
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Listen-Pause-Confirm-Tell-End! Click mouse to continue Don’t belabor your response Bring your comments to a close: -Summarize your main point -Smile at the conclusion -Make final eye contact -Sit down!
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Remember The Secret Formula Click mouse to continue 1.Listen 2.Pause 3.Confirm 4.Tell 5.End!
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Second Step To Help Click mouse to continue The Challenge Of Table Topics -Structuring a response Selecting A Strategy -Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… -Short list of things not to do
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Click mouse to continue Selecting A Strategy Express an Opinion Address Cause and Effect Break the Topic into Components Discuss the Past, Present and Future We’ll cover these points in detail
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Strategies: Express An Opinion Click mouse to continue State your opinion Pro/Con, justify your position: -One item of support to answer a question -Two or three items of support if responding to a speech
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Strategies: Address Cause And Effect Click mouse to continue State the situation Discuss causes Align with consequences
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Strategies: Break Topic Into Components Click mouse to continue Discuss each element individually Describe elements by their: -Differences -Difficulty -Relative importance
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Strategies: Discuss The Past, Present, And Future Click mouse to continue Establish a timeline reference: -Assess the situation over a period of time, consider: -Benchmarks -Milestones -Historical significance
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Click mouse to continue Selecting A Strategy Summary Express an Opinion Address Cause and Effect Break the Topic into Components Discuss the Past, Present and Future
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Third Step To Help Click mouse to continue The Challenge Of Table Topics -Structuring a response Selecting A Strategy -Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… -Short list of things not to do
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Click mouse to continue Whatever You Do, Don’t… Apologize -It’s annoying Ramble -Avoid verbatim repetition Invent - Be sincere and honest
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What We Learned Today Click mouse to continue The Challenge Of Table Topics -Structuring a response Selecting A Strategy -Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… -Short list of things not to do
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Click mouse to continue Wrap-up To think on your feet is a good habit to cultivate It takes time and effort to establish these habits Practice these basic concepts to accept the challenge of “Impromptu Speaking”
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