Russ Hill, Jr., Kelby Mahoney, Courtney Lisenbee

Public Speaking

Background

• Russ Hill, Jr.• Kelby Mahoney• Courtney Lisenbee

"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you

fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you." William

Jennings Bryan

Icebreaker

• 6 students

What Scares You?

What do you like to engage with?

• Videos• Cartoons• Jokes• Audience participation• Eye contact• Movement

Good Speaker Characteristics

• Confidence• Clearly• Volume• Breathe

Keys to Success

•Breathing• Practice• Notes• Knowing your audience• Writing it out• Powerpoints• Prezi

Every speaker is different

• Hands• Jokes• Visualization• Prep• Knowing audience• Moving around room• Find what calms you

Speaking Tips

• Don’t waste time• Talk about personal experience• Incorporate a story• Don’t use fillers• Don’t read• Don’t turn your back

Resources

• http://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_duarte_the_secret_structure_of_great_talks

Encouragement

• Be confident in who you are• Be confident in your message• You are the expert on your topic• Breathe• Watch videos of great speakers• Practice

"Successful people have fear, successful people have doubts, and

successful people have worries. They just don't let these feelings stop

them." T. Harv Eker

Questions

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