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Public Speaking Communications

Public Speaking Communications. The National Democratic Institute. INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES. Introductions Ground rules Ice breaker exercise. Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI. PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES. To learn and practice effective public speaking techniques

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Public Speaking Communications

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  1. Public SpeakingCommunications The National Democratic Institute

  2. INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES • Introductions • Ground rules • Ice breaker exercise Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI

  3. PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES • To learn and practice effective public speaking techniques • To reduce anxiety related to public speaking

  4. TOPICS • Using your voice as a tool • Non-verbal communication • Writing, preparing for and delivering a speech • Interviewing and debating skills Photo: NDI

  5. KEY TERMS • Public speaking • Gesture • Stage presence • Body language • Pitch • Tone • Other terms?

  6. PUBLIC SPEAKING • Voice • Presentation • Stage presence • Eye contact • Body language • Physical appearance • Words Photo: NDI

  7. WORDS, VOICE, BODY LANGUAGE

  8. VOICE Lower, Louder, Slower

  9. VOICE Use voice as a tool Use vocal variety Keep voice steady

  10. STAGE PRESENCE • Imagine what people see • Be confident • Keep energy high Photo: NDI

  11. EYE CONTACT • Maintain eye contact • 5 seconds per person • -or- stare at their forehead or just above

  12. BODY LANGUAGE • Posture/stance • Hand gestures Photo: NDI

  13. BODY LANGUAGE • Other gestures • Walking and talking • Smile!

  14. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE • Jewelry • Colors • Clothes • Shoes • Hair/scarf • Makeup

  15. EXERCISE: GOOD AND BAD SPEAKING HABITS

  16. PREPARING YOUR REMARKS:BEFORE YOU START • Best Practices: • Know your audience • Know the occasion • Know the room

  17. WRITING REMARKS • Write like you speak • Outline form • Avoid technical terms • Avoid words that are hard to say • Structure:

  18. OPENING Tell them what you will tell them • Address purpose/main objective(s) • Relate to audience • Establish credibility • Grab attention

  19. BODY Then, tell them • Main points • Organization/transitions • Examples and evidence • Visual aids • Anticipate questions Photo: NDI

  20. CLOSING Summarize what you told them • Summarize • Tie back to your opening • Call to action

  21. BEFORE SPEAKING • Rehearse • Anticipate questions • Bring remarks • Eat/drink with caution • Have water handy • Relax! Photo: NDI

  22. CONTROLLING YOUR NERVES • Use nervous energy to your advantage • Anticipate negative side effects to lessen their impact

  23. MEDIA INTERVIEWS • Consider your audience • Always refer back to your message • Formats: • Newspaper • Radio • Television

  24. DEBATES • Preparation is key • Pause to gather your thoughts • Keep time limits in mind • Respond to the question you want to answer Photo: NDI

  25. EXERCISE: PRACTICE SPEECH Deliver your message to the group Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI

  26. PUBLIC SPEAKING REVIEW • Use your voice as a tool • Pay attention to body language • Tailor remarks to your audience • Always return to your message • Practice, practice, practice • Anticipate questions

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