1. Public Speaking

2. “The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself” Franklin D. Roosevelt
Public Speaking
“The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself”
Franklin D. Roosevelt

3. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

4. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

5. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

6. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”

7. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”
“Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers ”

8. More Great Moments in History
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!”
“Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers . .”

9. More Great Moments in History
You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message?

10. More Great Moments in History
You weren’t there, you never saw these men speak. How is it that we know the speakers & their message?
THEY WERE POWERFUL SPEAKERS

11. Developing a Speech
Developing a speech is a four step process. Each step builds on another.
The goal is to have a
Clear
Concise
Crisp
. . . Presentation

12. Developing a Speech
The key to a successful presentation is careful preparation
The only way to win at anything is through careful planning of strategy, conditioning, organization, and practicing execution

13. Terminology Poise Volume Rate Pitch Eye Contact Facial Expressions
Gestures

14. Terminology Posture Vocal Pauses Fluency Distracting Mannerisms
Conviction
Articulation
Pronunciation
Familiarity

15. Terminology Introduction Organization Need Satisfaction Visualization
Reasoning
Appropriateness
Persuasive

16. Occasionally, throw in an off-the-cuff remark
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
Decide quickly what your one message will be
Start off strong and with confidence
Decide on your transitions from one point to the other
Maintain eye contact with the audience
Occasionally, throw in an off-the-cuff remark
Finally, have a good conclusion

17. Developing a Speech The Four Steps to Speech Preparation:
Research the situation
Become a topic expert
Organize your thoughts
Practice the implementation

18. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation
Research the situation
Who is my audience?
Why do I care?
Age, jobs, knowledge?
Why are they here???
How much time do you have to make your point?
Other speakers?

19. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation
Research the situation
Do I have an assigned topic? . . time? . . place?
If not, what is appropriate?
What is the event?
Common interests?
How large is the audience?
Room arrangement?
Presentation Tech.?
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20. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation
2. Become a topic expert by . . .
Researching your topic using a variety of sources
Meet w/ experts
Look for quotable sources (credit the source)
Use your experience

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2. Become a topic expert by . . .
Researching your topic using a variety of sources
Books, magazines, newspapers, the World Wide Web

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2. Become a topic expert by . . .
Meet w/ experts
Local professionals, teachers and professors, authors, or experienced people in the field

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2. Become a topic expert by . . .
Look for quotable sources
Credit your source!!!
Adds credibility to your presentation
Makes for an interesting speech

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2. Become a topic expert by . . .
Use your experience
Learn by doing

25. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation
3. Organize your thoughts
An organized speech is more easily understood
It contains a introduction, body, and conclusion called a “Speech Sandwich”

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3. Organize your thoughts
The introduction . . .
Makes the 1st impression
Grabs the audience’s attention
Energizes the crowd
Primes the audience
HOW??

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3. Organize your thoughts
The body . . .
contains the bulk of the information
Includes stories, quotes, facts, comparisons, analysis, documentation, demonstrations, etc.

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3. Organize your thoughts
The conclusion . . .
wraps it all together
can challenge the audience
makes your point
leaves them thinking

29. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
3. Organize your thoughts (Cont.)
A.) Purpose:
to attract attention
to clarify a problem
to entertain
to inform
to sell an idea!!!
(Or Product)

30. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
B.) Introductions:
Refer to subject
Refer to an occasion
Personal greeting
Rhetorical question
Startling Statement
Quotation

31. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
C.) Introductions:
Humorous Anecdote
Illustration
Demonstration
Benefits
Combination Approach

32. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
D.) State Proposition
(goal of your presentation):
“I've been asked to . . .”
“I've got an idea to . . .”
“This is what you want to do!”
“so that is your problem; to
solve it, we need to . .”

33. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
E.) Arrangements:
Time lines
Spatial
Cause & effect
Problem / Solution
Feature / Benefit

34. Preparing and Presenting a Speech
F.) Supporting Material:
Explanations
Comparisons
Illustrations
Statistics
Testimonials

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F.) Supporting Material:
Visual Aids
Descriptions
Narrative (Story)
Combinations

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G.) Conclusion:
To summarize
To appeal for action
to present a challenge
Offer an inducement
Combination

37. The Four Steps to Speech Preparation
4. Implementation
- Practice, practice, & more practice
Think about how much professionals in any field practice; why would public speaking be any different?

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4. Implementation
- Practice, practice, & more practice
Read your speech aloud
Deliver your speech to yourself (mirror)
Deliver your speech to others (friends, coworkers)

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
a. use eye contact to convey your message, to make a connection w/ the audience
b. Natural gestures add impact to your speech

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
c. Facial expressions also add impact. It’s what most people will watch
d. Tone will help audience empathize w/ your emotions

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
e. Pace also conveys emotion. Slow = sad & fast = excitement for example
f. Movement conveys a message. Podium = stability & movement = confident conversation

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
f. Stick to the plan. If you get off track, it may be hard to find your way
g. Read the audience for their reactions. Make adjustments as necessary

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
g. Involving the audience will make you memorable. Humor, rhetorical questions, & demonstrations work

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4. Implementation
- Delivering a Speech
h. Keep your composure in the face of interruptions, faulty equipment, or a disruptive audience member. The audience will cooperate and respect composure