1. Effective Communication Example: Public Speaking By Leekbir Tansaoui http://www.mawazinepress.com

2. What is Communication? Nonverbal Communication a.Body language b.Eye contact

3. Importance of Communication a.Plass Presentations b.Field Research c.Business Communications d.Public Speaking

4. Fear of Public Speaking Population a.Fear no.1 = Public Speaking b.b. Fear No.2 = Death Stage fright a.In spotlight b.Unprepared c.Inexperienced

5. Effective Communication a.Preparation b.Practice c.Presence

6. Effective Communication Preparation a.Research - non-research b.Format - speak on what you know: Notes, outline main points Note cards vs. full sized paper

7. Sample Speech Outline I. Introduction Thesis II. Body Support arguments III. Conclusion Review

8. Effective Communication Practice a.Practice makes perfect b.Revision c.Get time right

9. Effective Communication Presence a.Nervousness - fright is common b.Body language 1.voice tone 2. gestures 3. eye contact c. Positive attitude

10. 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.

11. Things You Should Do a.Eye contact b.Can glance at notes c.Appropriate gestures d. Rhetorical questions to involve audience

12. Ten Successful Tips Control 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Control the “Butterflies” 8. Turn nervousness into positive energy- nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into vitality and enthusiasm

16. Control the “Butterflies” 9. Gain experience-experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking

17. 10. Practice takes you from this...

18. To this….