Effective Communication Example: Public Speaking

By Leekbir Tansaoui http://www.mawazinepress.com

What is Communication?

Nonverbal Communicationa.Body languageb.Eye contact

Importance of Communication

a. Plass Presentationsb.Field Researchc. Business

Communicationsd.Public Speaking

Fear of Public Speaking

Population a.Fear no.1 = Public Speakingb.b. Fear No.2 = DeathStage frighta.In spotlightb.Unpreparedc.Inexperienced

Effective Communication

a. Preparationb.Practicec. Presence

Effective Communication

Preparationa. Research - non-researchb. Format - speak on what you know:

Notes, outline main points Note cards vs. full sized

paper

Sample Speech Outline

I. IntroductionThesis

II. BodySupport arguments

III. ConclusionReview

Effective Communication

Practicea.Practice makes perfectb.Revisionc.Get time right

Effective Communication

Presencea.Nervousness - fright is commonb.Body language1.voice tone2. gestures3. eye contact c. Positive attitude

Things You Shouldn’t Do

a. Read directly from notes.b.Read directly from screen.c. Turn back on audience.d.Slouch, hands in pockets.e. Don’t make nervous

gestures.f. Talk too fast.g.Talk too quietly.

Things You Should Do

a. Eye contactb.Can glance at

notesc. Appropriate

gesturesd. Rhetorical

questions to involve audience

Ten Successful TipsControl the “Butterflies”

1. Know the room- become familiar with the place of presentation

2. Know the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers

3. Know your material-increased nervousness is due to un-preparedness

Control the “Butterflies”

4. Relaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to ease the tension

5. Visualize giving your speech-Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful

Control the “Butterflies”

6. People want you to succeed-the audience is there to see you succeed not to fail

7. Don’t apologize-by mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes

Control the “Butterflies”

8. Turn nervousness into positive energy-nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into vitality and enthusiasm

Control the “Butterflies”

9. Gain experience-experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking

10. Practice takes you from this...

To this….