PUBLIC SPEAKING

SKILLS

Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a

group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform,

influence, or entertain a listening audience.

Purpose of Public Speaking

• to inform• to entertain• to educate• to persuade• to stimulate

Why FEAR???• You may be judged by People, and

JUDGED BADLY.• You may feel like a fool.• You might make mistakes and lose

your way.• You might be extremely humiliated.• They wont get what you are trying to

say.• They wont like you.

Strategies to Reduce Fear

• Know your Audience.• Know your Topic.• Learn to Relax.• Visualize a successful speech.• Practice.• Evaluate yourself.

PREPARATION

VISUALIZATION

PRACTICE

PERFORMANCE

PREPARATION

• Selection of topic.• Research.• Plan a Script.• Make the presentation.• Make Bullet notes.• Rehearse.

VISUALIZATION

PRACTICE

• Practice in front of mirror or to your friends.

• Read it out loud.• Edit your writing.• Read it out loud again.• Put it into your presentation.• Practice again.

PERFORMANCE

• Appearance• Speech and Voice• Body Language

AppearanceAppearance is important as ‘First Impression

matters’Dress appropriately• Avoid wrinkle dress• Wear a Formal dress or business suit• Empty pockets• Leave hand bag at your seat• Decent colour• Tailored look gives more authority• Choose comfortable shoes

Body Language

Postureo Shows confidenceo Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / RelaxFacial Expressions o Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselveso Be serious when necessaryEye Contacto Helps establish a relationship with your audienceo Makes them feel includedo Too nervous – look directly above their headso Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?o Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor

Gestureso Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelingso Should come naturally

Audience Analysis

1. Age 1. Facial expression

2. Background 2. Smiles

3. Attitude 3. Blank

4. Appearance 4. Movements

5. Context 5. Sounds

6. By asking questions

PreliminaryAnalysis

During Presentation

How to win the audience?

Keep your discussion Interesting

Use examples or stories Provide interesting facts

To the point Don’t go on and on Keep your comments simple but informative

Qualities of a good Speaker

Confidence Sincerity Thoroughness Friendliness

The 3 P Rule

• PRACTICE

• PRACTICE

• PRACTICE

HITLER IN FRONT OF MIRROR