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EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public speaking, various types of speeches and in different scenarios.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
AS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION
Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of
performing a speech to a live audience. Public speaking is commonly
understood as formal, face-to-face, speaking of a single person to a
group of listeners.
INTRODUCTION
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public speaking was developed in Rome and Greece. Prominent thinkers
from these lands influenced the development and evolutionary history of
public speaking. Currently, technology continues to transform the art of
public speaking through newly available technology such as
videoconferencing, multimedia presentations, and other nontraditional
forms.
HISTORY OF
PUBLIC
SPEAKING
Public speaking can serve the purpose of transmitting information,
telling a story, motivating people to act or encouraging people.
• Training / Motivating session
• Media / Press Meet
• Business Conference
• Party Conference
• Stage Presents, Etc . .
USES OF
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Ordinary citizens can and do accomplish a great deal
through, a proficient public speaker can make the
most of the opportunity the power of public speaking
POWER OF
• Maintain audience interest
• Maintain adrenalin level
• Exaggerate without reservation
• Include humor
PUBLIC SPEAKING
ENERGY LEVEL OF
• Becoming a more knowledge.
• Improve communication skills.
• Boost confidence.
• Learn to persuade.
• Build leadership skills
• Expand your professional network.
• Personal satisfaction.
• Honing critical thinking and listening skills.
• Career advancement.
• Accomplishing professional and personal
goals.
• Exploring and sharing values
• Make new social connections.
We’ve listed the top benefits of public
speaking, which will encourage you to get
out of your comfort zone and sign up to
speak at a few events in the future.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
BENEFITS OF
Integrity
Honest and
sincere
Knowledge
Sufficient knowledge of
the subject
Skill
Skill is a developed
talent or ability
Self-Confidence
Belief in their own
abilities and traits
Powerful and
effective language
Eloquence
AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC
SPEAKER
ATTRIBUTES OF
Speaking to Inform
Informative, Argumentative Speech
01
Speaking to Persuade, Motivate , Take action
Persuasive, Argumentative, Controversial, Policy Speeches
02
Speaking to Entertain
Funny, Special Occasion Speech
03
PUBLIC SPEAKING
TYPES OF
PLANNING A SPEECH
• PURPOSE
• AUDIENCE
• OCCASION
If you can empathize with the audience, you will be able to
plan a better speech!
If you are interested in public speaking, then you have
probably heard about the 3 Ps of Public speaking
Prepare
Practice
Perform
PRACTICE DELIVERING THE SPEECH
“ The success of your first
speech depends on how well you
prepare and practice “
Practice will be give you have a
plenty of time to gain confidence
in your presentation so start your
practice sessions early.
• Details collect from genuine source.
• Carefully and smoothly research and study.
• Prepare speaking outline.
• Practice aloud.
• Polish & refine delivery.
• Present under similar conditions.
• Prepare notes for prompts (ppt works).
• Allows focus on audience and not content.
• Reduces use of crutches.
• Increases comfort level.
• Rest and become refreshed.
PRACTICE AND PREPRATIONS
5 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN SUCCESSFUL
PUBLIC SPEAKING
• Overcoming Your Fear
• Knowing Your Audience
• Researching Your Topic
• Having a Personality
• Encouraging Audience Participation
SLIDE SHOW CREATION
• Structure similar to writing
• Summarize, then elaborate
• Articulate your words clearly
• Deliver at an optimum speed
• Two to three slides per minute
• Minimize content of each slide
✔Rule ‘5 plus or minus 2’
• Use special effects sparingly
• Handouts with key points
• Quotable statements
TIPS MANAGING
SPEAKER APPREHENSION
• A good night’s sleep
• Guidelines for appropriate dress
• Arrive early
• Keep equipment’s
• Check room setup
• Check out the audience
• Breathe
Three Basic Rules for Becoming an
Effective Speaker
•Always have something important to speech about.
•Care about what you are speaking about.
•Keep it simple, but effective.
THE SPEECH OUTLINE’S
• TITLE _ Subject
• INTRODUCTION _ Thesis
• BODY _ Main point and support arguments
• CONCLUSION _ Review
Introduction: The introduction must grab the attention of the
audience, but it must also focus on the goal of the speech.
Things you do during the introduction
• Get attention
• Startle the audience with an arresting statement
• Arouse curiosity
Purpose of an Introduction
• Build enthusiasm for speaker
• Build enthusiasm for topic
• Establish a welcoming atmosphere
• Boost credibility of speaker
Conclusion: The conclusion offers the speaker on ed last
opportunity to remind the audience of the speech content.
Purposes of conclusion
• Make an emotional impact.
• Summarize the main point.
• Let the audience know you are ending
• Reinforce central idea
THREE MAIN SPEAKING STYLES
Cool presenter
Hot presenter Dull presenter
The Three E’s
In order to become an effective speaker, always remember
the three E’s:
Energize
Entertain
Educate
SPEAKER FOCUSING
• Openings styles.
• Make audience.
• Use physical control and verbal delivery.
• Feel effect.
• Relax and loosen up.
• Breath deeply.
• Create a warm and friendly
• Repeat positive affirmations.
• Turn nervousness into positive energy.
• Visualize success.
GENERAL TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE SPEAKING
• Organize and outline your presentation
• Be completely prepared
• Know your topic well
• Don’t worry about being perfect
• Check in early to get acquainted with the logistics of the room
• Repeat positive affirmations
• Visualize success
• Feel the floor
• Relax and loosen up
• Breathe deeply
• Do not begin until you feel confident
• Always stand with your body facing the audience
• Act naturally and be yourself
• Focus on your message
• End with a clear and Positive message
• Anticipate questions and prepare answers
❑Mental Attitude
• The way you feel can affect how you do.
❑Physical Control
• Eye Contact
• Body Actions
• Gestures
❑Verbal Delivery
• Tone
• Pitch
• Rate
• Force
• Articulation
FACTORS AFFECTING OF GOOD STAGE PRESENCE
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CRITICAL
THINKING
• Critical thinking- focused, organized thinking about such
things as the logical relationships among ideas, the
soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and
opinion.
• Organization- if the structure of your speech is disjointed,
odds are that your thinking is also disjointed and confused.
MAKE UP THE AUDIENCE • In group
• Ages
• Interests
• Formal or informal
• Setting
• Time frame
• Room size
• Place on program
• Superiors
• Peers
• Team members
• Special interest groups
• Mixed groups
• Face your fear. The first step to resolving any problem is to admit it
exists,...
• Know it’s natural – It’s a sign that you want to do well
• Know it’s natural – It’s a sign that you want to do well
• Bring moral support, like a friend or coworker
• Picking out audience members and speaking to them one on one
• Remember, it's not all about you. Overachievers tend to have big
TIPS OF CONQUERING PUBLIC-SPEAKING ANXIETY
MYTHS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
ANXIETY
• You are more nervous than anyone else who gives a speech.
• Public speaking anxiety is insurmountable.
• Those with high levels of public speaking anxiety are not natural
speakers.
YOU CAN REDUCE STAGE FRIGHT BY
• Preparation & rehearsing75%
• Deep breathing 15%
• Mind Control 10%
• Don’t Just reading from your notes / Slides
• Don’t use jargon or acronyms
• Don’t overwhelm with statistics
• Don’t use sarcasm
• Do not lean on podium
• Don’t go over your allotted time
• Stick to key points
• Articulate clearly
• Aim for the right level
• Use stories and examples
• Understand the political culture
• Use simple language
Do! Don’t
HOW TO HANDLE QUESTIONS
• Listen & Empathize
• Do not repeat negatives
• Reframe the question
• Be positive, honest, straightforward
• Don’t assume anything you say is “off the record”
• Anticipate questions, practice answers
YOUR MESSAGE
• Short & simple (5-10 words)
• Repeat message (rule of 3)
• Key points to support message (rule of 3)
• Why should they care
• Hoped for outcomes
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
•Values
•Needs
•Constraints
•Demographics
•Environment
•Benefits/Risks
WORKING WITH THE MEDIA/PRESS
• Press releases
• Letters to the editor
• Build relationships for story contacts
• Be aware of their deadlines
• Respond as quickly as possible to requests
• Develop a pitch letter
• Never repeat a negative
• Never give one-word answers
• Talk in soundbites! (12-20 seconds)
• Bridge, flag and hook
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND
CONVERSATION
• Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured,
deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.
• Conversation is a form of interactive, spontaneous communication between two or
more people who are following rules of etiquette.
• There are three key differences that set public speaking apart from conversation:
organizational structure, use of formalized language, and method of delivery.
• Speeches involve thoughts that are logically organized and structured, whereas
conversations may wander around subjects
• Speeches use formalized language, while conversation may use slang, profanity, or
poor grammar.
• Speeches are often delivered in deliberate, intentional settings and contexts, whereas
conversations may arise spontaneously
ROOM SETTING TYPES
Audience members should be able to easily see the speaker and visual aids the speaker presents.
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Podium
Audience Audience
Audience Audience Audience
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Public speaking, various types of speeches and in different scenarios.

  • 3. PUBLIC SPEAKING AS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a speech to a live audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as formal, face-to-face, speaking of a single person to a group of listeners. INTRODUCTION
  • 4. PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking was developed in Rome and Greece. Prominent thinkers from these lands influenced the development and evolutionary history of public speaking. Currently, technology continues to transform the art of public speaking through newly available technology such as videoconferencing, multimedia presentations, and other nontraditional forms. HISTORY OF
  • 5. PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking can serve the purpose of transmitting information, telling a story, motivating people to act or encouraging people. • Training / Motivating session • Media / Press Meet • Business Conference • Party Conference • Stage Presents, Etc . . USES OF
  • 6. PUBLIC SPEAKING Ordinary citizens can and do accomplish a great deal through, a proficient public speaker can make the most of the opportunity the power of public speaking POWER OF
  • 7. • Maintain audience interest • Maintain adrenalin level • Exaggerate without reservation • Include humor PUBLIC SPEAKING ENERGY LEVEL OF
  • 8. • Becoming a more knowledge. • Improve communication skills. • Boost confidence. • Learn to persuade. • Build leadership skills • Expand your professional network. • Personal satisfaction. • Honing critical thinking and listening skills. • Career advancement. • Accomplishing professional and personal goals. • Exploring and sharing values • Make new social connections. We’ve listed the top benefits of public speaking, which will encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and sign up to speak at a few events in the future. PUBLIC SPEAKING BENEFITS OF
  • 9. Integrity Honest and sincere Knowledge Sufficient knowledge of the subject Skill Skill is a developed talent or ability Self-Confidence Belief in their own abilities and traits Powerful and effective language Eloquence AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKER ATTRIBUTES OF
  • 10. Speaking to Inform Informative, Argumentative Speech 01 Speaking to Persuade, Motivate , Take action Persuasive, Argumentative, Controversial, Policy Speeches 02 Speaking to Entertain Funny, Special Occasion Speech 03 PUBLIC SPEAKING TYPES OF
  • 11. PLANNING A SPEECH • PURPOSE • AUDIENCE • OCCASION If you can empathize with the audience, you will be able to plan a better speech!
  • 12. If you are interested in public speaking, then you have probably heard about the 3 Ps of Public speaking Prepare Practice Perform
  • 13. PRACTICE DELIVERING THE SPEECH “ The success of your first speech depends on how well you prepare and practice “
  • 14. Practice will be give you have a plenty of time to gain confidence in your presentation so start your practice sessions early. • Details collect from genuine source. • Carefully and smoothly research and study. • Prepare speaking outline. • Practice aloud. • Polish & refine delivery. • Present under similar conditions. • Prepare notes for prompts (ppt works). • Allows focus on audience and not content. • Reduces use of crutches. • Increases comfort level. • Rest and become refreshed. PRACTICE AND PREPRATIONS
  • 15. 5 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SPEAKING • Overcoming Your Fear • Knowing Your Audience • Researching Your Topic • Having a Personality • Encouraging Audience Participation
  • 16. SLIDE SHOW CREATION • Structure similar to writing • Summarize, then elaborate • Articulate your words clearly • Deliver at an optimum speed • Two to three slides per minute • Minimize content of each slide ✔Rule ‘5 plus or minus 2’ • Use special effects sparingly • Handouts with key points • Quotable statements
  • 17. TIPS MANAGING SPEAKER APPREHENSION • A good night’s sleep • Guidelines for appropriate dress • Arrive early • Keep equipment’s • Check room setup • Check out the audience • Breathe
  • 18. Three Basic Rules for Becoming an Effective Speaker •Always have something important to speech about. •Care about what you are speaking about. •Keep it simple, but effective.
  • 19. THE SPEECH OUTLINE’S • TITLE _ Subject • INTRODUCTION _ Thesis • BODY _ Main point and support arguments • CONCLUSION _ Review
  • 20. Introduction: The introduction must grab the attention of the audience, but it must also focus on the goal of the speech. Things you do during the introduction • Get attention • Startle the audience with an arresting statement • Arouse curiosity Purpose of an Introduction • Build enthusiasm for speaker • Build enthusiasm for topic • Establish a welcoming atmosphere • Boost credibility of speaker
  • 21. Conclusion: The conclusion offers the speaker on ed last opportunity to remind the audience of the speech content. Purposes of conclusion • Make an emotional impact. • Summarize the main point. • Let the audience know you are ending • Reinforce central idea
  • 22. THREE MAIN SPEAKING STYLES Cool presenter Hot presenter Dull presenter
  • 23. The Three E’s In order to become an effective speaker, always remember the three E’s: Energize Entertain Educate
  • 24. SPEAKER FOCUSING • Openings styles. • Make audience. • Use physical control and verbal delivery. • Feel effect. • Relax and loosen up. • Breath deeply. • Create a warm and friendly • Repeat positive affirmations. • Turn nervousness into positive energy. • Visualize success.
  • 25. GENERAL TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE SPEAKING • Organize and outline your presentation • Be completely prepared • Know your topic well • Don’t worry about being perfect • Check in early to get acquainted with the logistics of the room • Repeat positive affirmations • Visualize success • Feel the floor • Relax and loosen up • Breathe deeply • Do not begin until you feel confident • Always stand with your body facing the audience • Act naturally and be yourself • Focus on your message • End with a clear and Positive message • Anticipate questions and prepare answers
  • 26. ❑Mental Attitude • The way you feel can affect how you do. ❑Physical Control • Eye Contact • Body Actions • Gestures ❑Verbal Delivery • Tone • Pitch • Rate • Force • Articulation FACTORS AFFECTING OF GOOD STAGE PRESENCE
  • 27. PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CRITICAL THINKING • Critical thinking- focused, organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion. • Organization- if the structure of your speech is disjointed, odds are that your thinking is also disjointed and confused.
  • 28. MAKE UP THE AUDIENCE • In group • Ages • Interests • Formal or informal • Setting • Time frame • Room size • Place on program • Superiors • Peers • Team members • Special interest groups • Mixed groups
  • 29. • Face your fear. The first step to resolving any problem is to admit it exists,... • Know it’s natural – It’s a sign that you want to do well • Know it’s natural – It’s a sign that you want to do well • Bring moral support, like a friend or coworker • Picking out audience members and speaking to them one on one • Remember, it's not all about you. Overachievers tend to have big TIPS OF CONQUERING PUBLIC-SPEAKING ANXIETY
  • 30. MYTHS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY • You are more nervous than anyone else who gives a speech. • Public speaking anxiety is insurmountable. • Those with high levels of public speaking anxiety are not natural speakers.
  • 31. YOU CAN REDUCE STAGE FRIGHT BY • Preparation & rehearsing75% • Deep breathing 15% • Mind Control 10%
  • 32. • Don’t Just reading from your notes / Slides • Don’t use jargon or acronyms • Don’t overwhelm with statistics • Don’t use sarcasm • Do not lean on podium • Don’t go over your allotted time • Stick to key points • Articulate clearly • Aim for the right level • Use stories and examples • Understand the political culture • Use simple language Do! Don’t
  • 33. HOW TO HANDLE QUESTIONS • Listen & Empathize • Do not repeat negatives • Reframe the question • Be positive, honest, straightforward • Don’t assume anything you say is “off the record” • Anticipate questions, practice answers
  • 34. YOUR MESSAGE • Short & simple (5-10 words) • Repeat message (rule of 3) • Key points to support message (rule of 3) • Why should they care • Hoped for outcomes
  • 36. WORKING WITH THE MEDIA/PRESS • Press releases • Letters to the editor • Build relationships for story contacts • Be aware of their deadlines • Respond as quickly as possible to requests • Develop a pitch letter • Never repeat a negative • Never give one-word answers • Talk in soundbites! (12-20 seconds) • Bridge, flag and hook
  • 37. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CONVERSATION • Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. • Conversation is a form of interactive, spontaneous communication between two or more people who are following rules of etiquette. • There are three key differences that set public speaking apart from conversation: organizational structure, use of formalized language, and method of delivery. • Speeches involve thoughts that are logically organized and structured, whereas conversations may wander around subjects • Speeches use formalized language, while conversation may use slang, profanity, or poor grammar. • Speeches are often delivered in deliberate, intentional settings and contexts, whereas conversations may arise spontaneously
  • 38. ROOM SETTING TYPES Audience members should be able to easily see the speaker and visual aids the speaker presents. Speaker Podium Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience
  • 39. SEATING ARRANGEMENT X ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ ☻ Registration Table R e f r e s h m e n t T a b l e Book Table Back of Room ◙ Overhead Projector (Screen or Blank Wall – elevated if possible)
  • 40. Visual display leader Refreshments/ displays Conference Style U-Shaped Style Visual display leader Refreshments/ displays Visual display leader Refreshments/ displays Pod Style
  • 41. Visual display leader Refreshments/ displays Classroom Style Visual display leader Refreshments/ displays Chevron Style Refreshments/ displays Visual display leader Circle Style

Editor's Notes

  • #22: IDENTIFYING YOUR SPEAKING STYLE Think of a speaker whom you will never forget. What is it about him or her that is so memorable? Then think of the worst speaker you ever heard. What did each person do or not do that turned you off? Your evaluations of such speakers likely fall into distinct categories. Generally speaking there are three different presentation styles:   The Cool Presenter captures the audience’s attention with clear-headed persuasiveness. During her presentation things will be orderly and stay under control. These presenters are usually on a mission and deliver their message with dramatic intensity. They draw on facts and figures to substantiate what is being presented. Adjectives describing this presenter are analytical, logical, deliberate, rational, intellectual and insightful.   The Hot Presenter can blow the roof off a building. You will probably either like or dislike this presenter but no one ignores this kind. Her presentations are fast and furious, and often delivered with rapid speech. She runs on adrenaline and pushes passions to the limit. The pause, the raising and lowering of her voice, her body movements are all dramatic and enhance the points made. Hot presenters are emotional, driven, charismatic, impulsive, and daring.   Dull Presenters are afraid to take risks so they remain bland and boring. You’ve likely endured a boring speech at sometime. Dull presenters are safe but they don’t change much. Because they are so dull there is minimal risk and it is easily forgotten. Dull seems to be the norm because so many people operate within those boundaries. And few within an audience will tell a dull presenter that she is dull. Dull presenters are cautious, predictable, ambivalent and boring.   There is no one best style since every presenter operates in all these zones but an inherent tendency will pull one closer to one style than another. But the tendency for many is to drift toward the dull periodically. This is usually due to laziness. To become a Cool Presenter takes a great deal of research and preparation. The hot presenter involves more emotion than intellect. The Hot Presenter is a high-risk, high-reward style involving a lot of action. The ideal is to have your presentation be a blend of hot and cool, avoiding the dull
  • #31: Overcoming Stage Fright Butterflies. The jitters. A bad case of nerves. Fear of speaking in public is called “stage fright” but it begins long before one gets to the stage. For many it begins the minute they get the invitation to speak. Some fear their audience, and the more you fear your audience, the more nervous you become. Actually audiences are usually sympathetic to stage fright. Even if they notice you are frightened they usually attempt to encourage a speaker. Here are some tips to help you overcome fear: