1. Cadet Joshua Pravel OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
Public Speaking
Cadet Joshua Pravel
OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL

2. Overview Communication Essentials Preparing Your Speech
Making The Presentation
Concluding Your Speech

3. Communication Essentials
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
Verbal
Nonverbal
TYPES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Impromptu
-without preparation
Extemporaneous
-planned and prepared
Memorized
-often someone not your speech
-ineffective for instruction

4. Communication Essentials Cont.
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDAMENTALS
Integrity
-Reliable
-confident
Knowledge
-full knowledge of topic
-If you do not know, admit it.
Skill
-organized for yourself and audience
-audience involvement

5. Preparing Speech CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING Subject
-Should relate to your experience
-Move from general to specific
Purpose
-To inform
-To instruct
-To persuade
Situation
-Understand audience experience and maturity level

6. Preparing Speech Cont. GATHERING INFORMATION Introduction
-Can be prepared last
-Should catch the audience's attention
Body
-No more than five main points
Conclusion
-As brief as possible

7. Making The Presentation
NERVOUSNESS
Do not let it rush your speech
You control your audience
EYE CONTACT
VOICE
Consider room size and tone

8. Making The Presentation Cont.
STAGE FRIGHT
Practice
Remain positive
Be enthusiastic
Involve the audience
Breathe

9. Making The Presentation Cont.
BODY MOVEMENT
The Pope
Spider Pushups
Pick-Pocket
Prowling Tiger
Judgmental Father
Bellybutton surprise
Life raft

10. Making The Presentation Cont.
BODY MOVEMENT CONT.
Puff Puff Pass
The Counter
The Fighter Pilot
The Bouncer
The Confused Monkey
The Parade-rest Parakeet

11. Making The Presentation Cont.
VISUAL AIDS: WHAT TO AVOID
Irrelevant image for topic
Distracting to you or your audience
Illegible Text
Too 
many 
words 
or 
points 
to  a 
slide

12. Concluding Your Speech
SUMMARIZE IDEAS-Do not simply restate ideas
Interact with audience
Ask Questions
Give adequate time for questions during complicated subjects

13. Questions? What are some ways to improve understanding?
What are some ways to avoid stage fright?
What are some things I should keep in mind during preparation?
Personal Questions?