Public Speaking

1. Public Speaking

2. Public Speaking “The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself” Franklin D. Roosevelt

3. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

4. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

5. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” • “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

6. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” • “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

7. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” • “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!” • “Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers . . . ”

8. More Great Moments in History • “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” • “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!” • “Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers . .”

9. More Great Moments in History • You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message?

10. More Great Moments in History • You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message? THEY WERE POWERFUL SPEAKERS

11. Developing a Speech • Developing a speech is a four step process. Each step builds on another. • The goal is to have a • Clear • Concise • Crisp . . . Presentation

12. Developing a Speech • The key to a successful presentation is careful preparation • The only way to win at anything is through careful planning of strategy, conditioning, organization, and practicing execution

13. Terminology • Poise • Volume • Rate • Pitch • Eye Contact • Facial Expressions • Gestures

14. Terminology • Posture • Vocal Pauses • Fluency • Distracting Mannerisms • Conviction • Articulation • Pronunciation • Familiarity

15. Terminology • Introduction • Organization • Need • Satisfaction • Visualization • Reasoning • Appropriateness • Persuasive

16. IMPROMPTU SPEAKING Decide quickly what your one message will be Start off strong and with confidence Decide on your transitions from one point to the other Maintain eye contact with the audience Occasionally, throw in an off-the-cuff remark Finally, have a good conclusion

17. Developing a Speech • The Four Steps to Speech Preparation: • Research the situation • Become a topic expert • Organize your thoughts • Practice the implementation

18. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation • Research the situation • Who is my audience? Why do I care? Age, jobs, knowledge? Why are they here??? • How much time do you have to make your point? Other speakers?

19. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED • Research the situation • Do I have an assigned topic? . . time? . . place? • If not, what is appropriate? What is the event? Common interests? • How large is the audience? Room arrangement? Presentation Tech.?

20. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2.Become a topic expert by . . . • Researching your topic using a variety of sources • Meet w/ experts • Look for quotable sources (credit the source) • Use your experience

21. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2.Become a topic expert by . . . • Researching your topic using a variety of sources Books, magazines, newspapers, the World Wide Web CONTINUED

22. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2.Become a topic expert by . . . • Meet w/ experts Local professionals, teachers and professors, authors, or experienced people in the field CONTINUED

23. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2.Become a topic expert by . . . • Look for quotable sources Credit your source!!! Adds credibility to your presentation Makes for an interesting speech CONTINUED

24. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 2.Become a topic expert by . . . • Use your experience Learn by doing CONTINUED

25. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 3.Organize your thoughts • An organized speech is more easily understood • It contains a introduction, body, and conclusion called a “Speech Sandwich”

26. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 3.Organize your thoughts • The introduction . . . Makes the 1st impression Grabs the audience’s attention Energizes the crowd Primes the audience CONTINUED HOW??

27. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 3.Organize your thoughts • The body . . . contains the bulk of the information Includes stories, quotes, facts, comparisons, analysis, documentation, demonstrations, etc. CONTINUED

28. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 3.Organize your thoughts • The conclusion . . . wraps it all together can challenge the audience makes your point leaves them thinking CONTINUED

29. Preparing and Presenting a Speech 3. Organize your thoughts (Cont.) A.) Purpose: • to attract attention • to clarify a problem • to entertain • to inform • to sell an idea!!! (Or Product)

30. Preparing and Presenting a Speech B.) Introductions: • Refer to subject • Refer to an occasion • Personal greeting • Rhetorical question • Startling Statement • Quotation

31. Preparing and Presenting a Speech C.) Introductions: • Humorous Anecdote • Illustration • Demonstration • Benefits • Combination Approach

32. Preparing and Presenting a Speech D.) State Proposition (goal of your presentation): • “I've been asked to . . .” • “I've got an idea to . . .” • “This is what you want to do!” • “so that is your problem; to solve it, we need to . .”

33. Preparing and Presenting a Speech E.) Arrangements: • Time lines • Spatial • Cause & effect • Problem / Solution • Feature / Benefit

34. Preparing and Presenting a Speech F.) Supporting Material: • Explanations • Comparisons • Illustrations • Statistics • Testimonials

35. Preparing and Presenting a Speech CONTINUED F.) Supporting Material: • Visual Aids • Descriptions • Narrative (Story) • Combinations

36. Preparing and Presenting a Speech G.) Conclusion: • To summarize • To appeal for action • to present a challenge • Offer an inducement • Combination

37. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 4.Implementation - Practice, practice, & more practice Think about how much professionals in any field practice; why would public speaking be any different?

38. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation 4.Implementation - Practice, practice, & more practice Read your speech aloud Deliver your speech to yourself (mirror) Deliver your speech to others (friends, coworkers) CONTINUED

39. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech a. use eye contact to convey your message, to make a connection w/ the audience b. Natural gestures add impact to your speech

40. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech c. Facial expressions also add impact. It’s what most people will watch d. Tone will help audience empathize w/ your emotions

41. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech e. Pace also conveys emotion. Slow = sad & fast = excitement for example f. Movement conveys a message. Podium = stability & movement = confident conversation

42. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech f. Stick to the plan. If you get off track, it may be hard to find your way g. Read the audience for their reactions. Make adjustments as necessary

43. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech g. Involving the audience will make you memorable. Humor, rhetorical questions, & demonstrations work

44. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation CONTINUED 4.Implementation - Delivering a Speech h. Keep your composure in the face of interruptions, faulty equipment, or a disruptive audience member. The audience will cooperate and respect composure