IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST COMPASSIONATE THE MOST MERCIFUL

PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUES & TIPS Dr. IMAM ALAM KHAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR JEDDAH COMMUNITY COLLEGE KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY JEDDAH KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA BY

A Grand Welcome to U All WELCOME A GRAND WELCOME TO U ALL HERE PLEASE PAY ATTENTION PARTICIPATE ASK QUESTIONS & CO-OPERATE

CONTENTS Goal Objective & benefits Three Domains A:Audience B:Materials C:Self

GOAL * To make participants able to overcome the stage fright to accomplish competency in public speaking

OBJECTIVES & BENEFITS After this presentation, you’ll be able to: Overcome the fear of Public Speaking Build an idea about it Develop your public speaking skill Organize yourself for presentation, talks, talk shows, group discussion, conferences and interviews etc….

THREE MAIN DOMAINS A:The audience: B:The material: Preparation of material Structuring C:The self: Positive attitude Ways Practice

AUDIENCE Size Age In Common Interests & Histories Cultural Makeup Prejudices (Biases)

AUDIENCE Never be a talking head Always try to talk to the audience, rather than talk at them Never ever try to boss around Speak the language of your audience Consider your audience, “who are they?” Audience participation

AUDIENCE Let your audience understand the goals/ objectives/missions / visions etc Make the audience conjure up pictures in their mind Stress important points only Don’t talk for hours/very long Pause

MATERIALS Well Prepared Research Prepare Structure Prepare some questions to encourage your audience Cut, cut, cut………….

MATERIALS Well Supported Fun Visuals Graphic presentation Clipart Comic Simple Attractive Large enough

MATERIALS Well Equipped Aids Handouts Slide / Overhead Projector Video / Multimedia Writing Board / Flip Chart Audio System Computer Graphics

MATERIALS Fact Very much new information Relevant, simple and to the point Main Concept Captive Supportive Documentation Ends on strong, & positive point

SELF Confidence Acting Importance of body language Walk tall with your head up Smile Maintain eye contact Move around Gestures Hand shake

SELF Confidence Speaking Talk in a conversation Speak audience language Inspiring/motivating Human interest Speak confidently

SELF Confidence Accumulation Breathing / Relaxing Sound quality of your voice Speed & tone Listening Use of confident words

WAYS TO OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT! Be Well Settled: Rehearse several times Cooperate with your body Take rest Eat & sleep well beforehand Dress up

WAYS TO OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT! Concentration: Talk in a conversational way Take deep breaths to relax Move around Visualize yourself doing well Make no negative confession Cheerfulness More attention

WAYS TO OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT! Put The Situation Into Perspective: Pick out some friendly faces & make eye contact Move around to make something different If you make a mistake, laugh at it rather being nervous

PRACTICE Rehearse The more you do it, the better you will become Practice makes perfect Question – answer technique