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TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL275 - Know Your Audience
1-Know your Audience
1-Know your Audience
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL275 - Know Your Audience
Who Will Be InMy Audience?Who Will Be InMy Audience?
Age range Male/female ratio Occupational and economic status Educational background Political orientation Leisure activities
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When and Where will I
be speaking?
What do they want to hear?
Why are they listening?
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Audiences listen to beAudiences listen to be Informed
Trained
Persuaded
Entertained
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2-ORGANIZING YOUR SPEECH
2-ORGANIZING YOUR SPEECH
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Speech Outline
I. The introduction
II. The body
A. Main ideas or points
B. Supporting material
III. The conclusion
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Begin in the Middle
List key points
Arrange them in order
Expand those points
Develop an introduction
Develop a close
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Speech Organization
Organization
“Tell them”Formula
DevelopMain Idea
first
Outline
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Speech Organization
INTRO Outline
BODY
END
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Develop Main Idea First
EXPAND
ARRANGE
LIST POINTS
DEVELOP INTRO
DEVELOP CLOSE
MAIN IDEA
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3-Selecting your topic
3-Selecting your topic
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Personal ExperiencesPersonal Experiences
Family
Profession
Interests
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Reference MaterialsReference Materials
Books
Magazines
Newspapers
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Consider the SituationConsider the Situation
What does your audience want to hear?
What is the occasion?
What are your own abilities?
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4-Creating an Introduction
4-Creating an Introduction
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An IntroductionAn Introduction
Makes a transition
Sets the tone
Gives authority
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Always include theAlways include the Speaker’s name Topic Title Assignment Objectives Delivery time
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NeverNever Upstage Reveal contents Surprise Praise Use clichés Wait to name the speaker
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5-Beginning your speech
5-Beginning your speech
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Successful Speech Openings
Successful Speech Openings
Get attention
Introduce the topic
Establish rapport
Take five to 10 percent of speech time
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Some Opening Techniques
Some Opening Techniques
State importance of topic
Startle the audience
Arouse suspense/curiosity
Tell a story
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Ask a rhetorical question
Begin with a quotation
Reference the occasion
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PPPPPP- Preparation
and Practice
PPPPPP- Preparation
and Practice
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Become familiar withBecome familiar with Lectern and audience location
Microphone usage
Room conditions
Use of visual aids
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Rehearsing Your Speech
Rehearsing Your Speech
Practice ideas, not words Say your speech to yourself Finish each session Add improvements gradually Arrange for feedback
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Extra ConsiderationsExtra Considerations
Have introductory material
Prepare yourself physically
Have a mental rehearsal
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6-Concluding your speech 6-Concluding
your speech
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Successful Speech Conclusions
Successful Speech Conclusions
Achieve closure
Summarize main points
Make an impact
Take five to 10 percent of speech time
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Some Closing Techniques
Some Closing Techniques
Use a quotation
Tell a story
Call for action
Ask a rhetorical question
Refer to the beginning
Repeat main points
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Tips for SuccessTips for Success
Write out your closing,
then memorize it
End on time
Don’t add new points
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A-Impromptu speaking
A-Impromptu speaking
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When Giving an Impromptu Talk:When Giving an Impromptu Talk:
1. Listen
2. Pause . . .
3. Confirm
4. Tell
5. End!
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StrategiesStrategies Express an opinion
Address cause and effect
Break the topic into components
Discuss the past, present
and future
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Whatever You Do…Whatever You Do…
1. Don’t apologize
2. Don’t ramble
3. Don’t invent
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B-Take the terror out of the talk
B-Take the terror out of the talk
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Stage fright is common to all speakers who are
concerned about their performance. But it is
valuable if used properly. The key is learning to
control it.
Stage fright is common to all speakers who are
concerned about their performance. But it is
valuable if used properly. The key is learning to
control it.
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You Can Reduce Nervousness Through
You Can Reduce Nervousness Through
Experience
Mental rehearsal
Relaxation techniques
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Breathing from the
diaphragm reduces
shortness of breath
and supports your
voice.
Breathing from the
diaphragm reduces
shortness of breath
and supports your
voice.
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C-Using Body Language
C-Using Body Language
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Body languageconsists of
Body languageconsists of
Facial expressions
Gestures
Whole body movement
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Your face communicates
Your face communicates
Attitudes
Feelings
Emotions
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Good eye contact communicates
Good eye contact communicates
Sincerity Attention Honesty Confidence Respect
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Types of GesturesTypes of Gestures
Conventional
Descriptive
Emotional
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Vary Your PositionVary Your Position When making a point, walk closer
to the audience When changing the topic, walk to
one side of the room When asking a question, walk
toward the audience
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“Stage Time”
No Substitute
!!!!
“Stage Time”
No Substitute
!!!!
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