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Mastering Public Speaking: Techniques to Conquer Nervousness and Engage Your Audience

This guide explores essential techniques for effective public speaking, emphasizing the importance of personal connection and audience engagement. It covers key aspects of speech preparation, including invention, organization, style, memory, and delivery. Learn how to respond to feedback, achieve conversational delivery, and manage nervousness through positive thinking and visualization. Understand that your audience is rooting for your success and eager to learn from your enthusiasm. Embrace the excitement of speaking and transform nervous energy into a powerful performance.

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Mastering Public Speaking: Techniques to Conquer Nervousness and Engage Your Audience

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  1. Day 2... We talk little if we do not talk about ourselves. -William Hazlitt (1778-1830)

  2. De Inventione Cicero~85 B.C.E.

  3. Inventio – Invention • Material, ideas, content of the speech • Composing • Research

  4. Dispositio – Organization • Structure or Arrangement of the ideas in a speech

  5. Elocutio– Style of Language • Word choice and expression • Clarity • Beauty • Power

  6. Memoria – Memory • Preparation • Practice

  7. Memoria – Memory • Preparation • Practice • Delivery Aids

  8. Pronunciatio– Delivery • Eye contact

  9. Pronunciatio– Delivery • Voice

  10. Pronunciatio– Delivery • Body language

  11. You need to THINK as you Speak • Extemporaneous speaking is goal. • Able to respond to feedback. • Able to adjust to situation. • Achieve conversational delivery. • Have fun as you go. • But FEAR inhibits thinking….

  12. “I believe anyone can conquer fear by doing things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

  13. A little nervousness can HELP • Increases adrenaline • Eyes shining • Gives edge and excitement - lends drama to performance.

  14. Some things you should know about your audience • They want you to succeed! • They feel empathy for your anxiety. • They are eager to listen and learn. • They hope to be taken away by your enthusiasm and excitement about the topic.

  15. Tips for Controlling Nervousness • Think positively • Use visualization. • Know that most nervousness is not visible. • Don’t expect perfection. • Focus on the message you want to communicate.

  16. Tips for Controlling Nervousness • Prepare • Work on content early. • Be at your best physically/mentally. • Work especially hard on introductions. • Practice from start to finish.

  17. Tips For Controlling Nervousness • On your speaking day, be proactive. • Do simple muscle relaxation. • Use eye contact. • Take slow deep breaths.

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