SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

Say it with your CHEST Public Speaking Tips for any Level.

At some point, everyone has to make a speech in front of a crowd. Everyone has the gift of gab or can acquire It’s important that you understand your message and your audience. Most Importantly…SPEAK YOU! Facts

Lack of Positive Experience Being the Center of Attention Being Judged Feeling of Isolation Fear of Failure SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Why Do We Hate Public Speaking?

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SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Tricks, Trades and Takeaways The Why and The How? The Art of Public Speaking Common Mistakes Volunteers needed (it’s public speaking) Takeaways

Why are you there? (Purpose) Part of your assignment/task Chance to tell others about what you know Chance to showcase your knowledge and skills You are the Expert!

Why do we listen to public speakers? Information Persuasive topics Motivation Entertainment

Parts of the Speech (How?) Introduction (Your Hook or Attention Grabber) – Introduces you and your message to the audience. – Purpose Body – Conveys the message – Discuss main points (3-5) – Provide supporting details – Educate/ entertain the audience Conclusion – Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, tell them again in summary, and GET OF THE STAGE.

The first step… Be Prepared Take deep breaths Slow your breathing / pause between sentences Get the audience engaged – What’s you hook: joke, poem, object or story. Walk around – use your energy Face your fears

SAY IT! Tips Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about Talk from your heart – not from your mouth Be sincere Be honest Be eager to communicate your information Keep it simple Rehearse your speech through normal conversation with friends

– Ideas to kick-start the imagination with an object This... saved my life. It happened like this... Whenever I see a it reminds me of the time I... I collect...and this one is the prize of my collection. It use to belong to.... The Object of my Affection Say It! Activity 3

The Art of Speaking

Speak clearly. Do not rush through the presentation. Do not speak in a monotone voice. Do not talk slowly. Speech and Voice

Use variation in – Loudness Helps provide emphasis and attention – Pitch Low and high pitch Creates interest – Quality Provides emotion and feeling

Avoid the following words when pausing…….. X Um X O….kay X So X You know what I’m saying X Be…cause X Yeah

Body Language Posture Shows confidence Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax Facial Expressions Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves Be serious when necessary

Body Language Eye Contact Helps establish a relationship with your audience Makes them feel included Too nervous – look directly above their heads Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited? Keep your head up – Don’t talk to the floor Gestures shows confidence Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelings Should come naturally Do not play with things in your pocket Do not use a pointer, pen, pencil or chalk to point at an individual.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS—REGION III Talking with a whisper or talking quietly. You want to start off strong and not boring. Do not imitate others (be yourself) Realism is lost when you are not yourself. Failing to prepare for your speech Memorizing your speech Your reputation is on the line every time you get up to speak. This is your time to shine as the subject matter expert. Do not Preach or scold Common Mistakes

The Visual Channel – competence, trustworthiness, and character. 7% words, 38% voice, 55% nonverbal communication What can you control? – Dress – Eye Contact – Body language – Vocal Variety Key Takeaways

Before your speech: Good nights sleep/meal Finalize your routine Avoid too much caffeine What’s done is done – Visualize Success.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS—REGION III Say it with your C.H.E.S.T  Remember to….. Leave the audience with one take away Control use of body language Articulate Practice Be prepared Connect with the audience Now you are ready to…

Activity: Is that a Word? Need 3 volunteers The speaker is given a strange word and they need to, with confidence, tell the audience what this word means. Phraseless – Indescribable Mog – To move away, to get off Cunningman – A fortune teller – one who pretends to reveal mysteries.

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