Download - Public Speaking Communications
• Introductions• Ground rules• Ice breaker exercise
INTRODUCTIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/GROUND RULESGROUND RULES
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PUBLIC SPEAKING PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
• To learn and practice effective public speaking techniques
• To reduce anxiety related to public speaking
TOPICSTOPICS• Using your voice as a tool• Non-verbal communication• Writing, preparing for and
delivering a speech• Interviewing and debating skills
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS
• Public speaking• Gesture• Stage presence• Body language• Pitch• Tone• Other terms?
PUBLIC SPEAKINGPUBLIC SPEAKING
• Voice• Presentation• Stage presence• Eye contact• Body language• Physical appearance
• Words
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EYE CONTACTEYE CONTACT
• Maintain eye contact• 5 seconds per person• -or- stare at their forehead or
just above
PREPARING YOUR PREPARING YOUR REMARKS:REMARKS:
BEFORE YOU STARTBEFORE YOU START Best Practices:Know your audienceKnow the occasionKnow the room
Best Practices:Know your audienceKnow the occasionKnow the room
WRITING REMARKSWRITING REMARKS
• Write like you speak• Outline form• Avoid technical terms• Avoid words that are hard to say• Structure:
OPENINGOPENING
Tell them what you will tell them
Address purpose/main objective(s) Relate to audienceEstablish credibilityGrab attention
BODYBODYThen, tell themMain pointsOrganization/
transitionsExamples and
evidenceVisual aids Anticipate questions
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BEFORE SPEAKINGBEFORE SPEAKING
• Rehearse• Anticipate questions• Bring remarks• Eat/drink with
caution• Have water handy• Relax!
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CONTROLLING YOUR CONTROLLING YOUR NERVESNERVES
• Use nervous energy to your advantage
• Anticipate negative side effects to lessen their impact
MEDIA INTERVIEWSMEDIA INTERVIEWS
• Consider your audience• Always refer back to your
message• Formats:• Newspaper• Radio• Television
DEBATESDEBATES• Preparation is key• Pause to gather your thoughts • Keep time limits in mind• Respond to the question you want
to answer
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Deliver your message to the group
EXERCISE: PRACTICE EXERCISE: PRACTICE SPEECHSPEECH
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