1. Speaking in Public
Chapter 1

2. Public Speaking v. Regular Conversation
SIMILARITIES:
Thoughts are organized logically
Content and delivery tailored to audience
Tell story for maximum impact
DIFFERENCES:
Speeches more structured—time limits
Language more formal

3. Controlling Nervousness
Acquire speaking experience
Rehearse until it’s automatic
Think positively
Use visualization
Know that your nervousness is not obvious
Don’t expect perfection

4. The Communication Process
Speaker
Message
Receiver
Feedback
Channel
Interference
Situation