Prepare for Speech Success - Tips, Tricks and Hacks
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The document outlines techniques for generating and delivering speeches, including brainstorming topics based on knowledge and passion, organizational strategies, and the importance of audience engagement. It emphasizes the value of rehearsal, visualization, and self-care for effective presentations. Additionally, it encourages seeking feedback to improve performance and ensure a connection with the audience.
Prepare for Speech Success - Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- 1. Toastmasters ▪Angela LaGamba Educational Presentation
- 2. • Brainstorming Speech Topics • Speech Topic Generation Techniques • Remembering YourSpeech • Before & AfterYourSpeech • Questions?
- 3. Focus on: •Knowledge – Topics that you know •Passion – Ideas or concepts that you are about Askyourself: •Will my audience care about this topic?
- 4. • Time Limit: • Set a time limit with a stop watch • Ex: 10 minutes • Use YourLife ForInspiration: • Use your personal experiences and stories • Write down ideas without censoring content on the first round • Mediation: • Take a 5 to 10 mins to sit quietly and see what ideas float through your mind • ‘Free write’ whatever comes to mind
- 5. • Review YourTopic Ideas • Narrow down to one idea or topic • Organize YourSpeech • Speech Body • Pick three main messages • Come up with an example, statistic, etc. to support each main message • Catchy Introduction • Engage the audience – ask a question, tell a story • Memorable Conclusion • Summarize your main messages • End with a call to action
- 6. • Consolidate: • Put all the content that you need to remember in one place • i.e. type into a document, write on a sheet of paper • Highlighting: • Highlight keywords, phrases, examples • Visualize: • As you practice speaking, visualize yourself on stage • Bring up a mental ‘image’ of your keywords and highlighting
- 7. • Rehearse: • Practice makes perfect • Record and Review: • Record yourself practicing your speech • Review the recording • Did you remember your speech content? • Did your body language / non- verbal cues support your main points?
- 8. • Self-Care: • Get a good night’s sleep • Eat well • Stay hydrated • Own The Room: • Arrive early to see how the room is setup • Take a few seconds at the beginning of a speech to get the audience’s attention
- 9. • Audience Connection: • Motivate and inspire your audience • Tell a personal story • Establish your credibility • Share your background, education • Tell us about your experience • AskforHonest Feedback: • Ask trusted audience members / colleagues for honest, detailed feedback on your speech performance
- 10. Toastmasters ▪Angela LaGamba Educational Presentation