1. Preparation and Practice The Better Speaker Series 278

2. Talent Needs Training 1 An Analogy

3. Talent Needs Training 2 The Reality “The most successful speakers plan and rehearse their presentations as soon as they receive their assignments.”

4. Create Comfort and Security 3 “Be ready to deal with the physical challenges that an unfamiliar speech setting may present.”

5.  The designated speaking area  Audience configuration  The stage location of steps or ramp Create Comfort and Security 4 Location of lectern and audience

6. Create Comfort and Security  100+ people  Over the age of 50  Poor acoustics  Suffering from voice strain 5 Microphones

7. Create Comfort and Security  Will the room be sufficiently heated or air conditioned?  Is the lighting appropriate?  Will you speak close to the room’s entrance, or will late comers be able to enter more discretely?  Is there competitive sound from other rooms or outside noise? 6 Room conditions

8. Create Comfort and Security  Flipchart  PowerPoint  Handouts 7 Visual Aids

9. Rehearsing Your Speech  Practice ideas, not words  Say your speech silently to yourself  Finish each session  Add improvements gradually  Arrange for feedback 8

10.  Provide material for an introduction  Prepare yourself physically  Have a mental rehearsal Extra Considerations 9

11. 9 Conclusion Research Plan Visit Ask Visualize Rehearse Deliver Research Plan Visit Ask Visualize Rehearse Deliver 10