1. 35 public speaking

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

3. 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

4. Know your audience

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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

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