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10 Tips for Effective Public Speaking
(modified: Cashin, 1990)
A L F R E D B . C A A M I Ñ O , J R .1 0 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Advocated nonviolence protest against discrimination (racial) and inequality having led civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi
Indian nationalist leader who spent his life campaigning for human rights through a combination of passive resistance to and noncooperation that brought an end to the British rule in 1947. Gandhi said his techniques were inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Mother Teresa
Founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India to help impoverished children and those who are starving and sick. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Adolf Hitler
One of the most powerful dictators of the 20th century. He caused the slaughter of millions of Jews and others in the name of racial purification. In 1933, he became prime minister of Germany; however, committed suicide on April 30, 1945.
Eloquent Public
Speakers
Tip #1Know your audience.
Fit your speaking approach
according to the kind of listeners
you have.
Tip #2Focus to your
topic.You cannot cover everything in one
speech.
Tip #3Prepare an outline.
5-9 major points may be enough in one
lecture or depending on the gravity of your
message.
Tip #4Organize
your thoughts for
clarity.
Tip #5Select appropriate
examples or illustrations for your audience.
Tip #6Present more than one side of an issue. It may be the black-
and-white perspective, but be sensitive to other
perspectives.
Tip #7Repeat points when
necessary.
Tip #8Be aware of
your audience. Notice their feedback – oculesics,
kinesics and the like.
Tip #9Be enthusiastic. You
don’t have to be an entertainer but
you should be excited about your
topic.
Tip #10Talk smart.
Insert humor effortlessly
when capable.
Tip #11Smile. Your
audience won’t bite. Give it
away, for it will come right
back to you.
Tip #12Be prepared
beforehand. Come to a speaking
engagement with prior physiological and psychological
preparations.
Thank you!
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