1. Chapter 15
Delivering a Speech

2. Delivering a Speech The Power of Speech Delivery What’s more important
What you say or How you say it?
Non-verbal Communication
Major role in communication process
Eye contact, Posture, Vocal quality and Facial expression

3. Delivering a Speech Listeners expect effective delivery
Speak with natural, conversational tone
Good eye contact with audience, use appropriate gestures
Use vocal variation to eliminate monotone and show interest
Delivery methods will vary in effectiveness
Depending on audiences
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4. Delivering a Speech Methods of delivery Manuscript speaking Advantages
Writing out speech word for word
Advantages
Helps avoid forgetting speech
Can choose words very carefully
Helps with sensitive/critical issues
Disadvantages (without practice)
Affects eye contact
Can sound monotone
Lack of movement/gestures
When/where would a person use this method of delivery

5. Delivering a Speech Memorized speaking Advantages
Eye contact with audience
Opportunity for strong movement
Disadvantages (if not practiced)
Lack of energy / sound recited
Risk forgetting parts / blanking
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6. Delivering a Speech Impromptu Speaking – Off the cuff Advantages
Less formal
Allows more eye contact
Disadvantages
Less organization
Increased anxiety
May cause rambling
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7. Delivering a Speech Extemporaneous Speaking Advantages Video Clip
Speaking from a written or memorized general outline
Using note cards for reference
Advantages
Conversational delivery (doesn’t seem scripted)
Sounds live rather than prepared
Allows for adjustment based on time or audience
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8. Delivering a Speech Characteristics of Effective Delivery Eye contact
Gives you credibility
Shows audience they are a priority
Allows you to connect with audience
Gestures
Cultural expectations
Inappropriate gestures

9. Delivering a Speech Characteristics of Effective Delivery Gestures
Functions of gestures
Repeating
Contradicting
Substituting
Complementing
Emphasizing
Regulating

10. Delivering a Speech Characteristics of Effective Delivery Gestures
Using gestures effectively
Stay natural
Be definite
Use gestures that are consistent w/message
Vary your gestures
Don’t overdo it
Coordinate gestures w/what you say

11. Delivering a Speech Characteristics of Effective Delivery
Use of movement Video Clip
Purpose not distraction
Avoid nervous mannerisms
Physical barriers
Immediacy
Transitions
Posture –
Stance can reflect credibility
Stand tall / Don’t slouch
Avoid shifting

12. Delivering a Speech Characteristics of Effective Delivery
Facial Expressions
Show your emotions
Attitudes
Smiles connect well with audiences
Vocal delivery
A strong voice is essential in public speaking

13. Delivering a Speech Elements of vocal delivery Volume Enunciation
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Volume
How loud your voice is (Projection)
Enunciation
Speaking clearly and concisely Articulation
Pronunciation
Pronouncing sounds of words correctly

14. Delivering a Speech Elements of vocal delivery
Vocal variety - Video Clip
Pitch
Speaking Rate
How rapidly you speak, anxiety can increase this
Pauses
Pauses can be effective, use them carefully
Silence
Effective in emphasizing words or phrases

15. Delivering a Speech Personal Appearance Appearance distractions
Affects how your audience will respond to you
Important for first impression
Appearance distractions
Can take focus away from speakers message
What are some appearance distractions

16. Delivering a Speech Audience Diversity and Delivery
Adapt presentation to your audience
Avoid ethnocentric mindset
Consult with others who have spoken to audience
Monitor level of immediacy
Monitor your emotional expression
Know the code

17. Delivering a Speech Delivering your speech
Get plenty of rest before your speech
Review confident speaking techniques
Chapter 2
Arrive early
Visualize success

18. Delivering a Speech Responding to questions During Q&A
Delivery changes to impromptu speaking
To make Q&A less challenging
Prepare
Repeat or rephrase the question
Stay on message
Ask yourself the 1st question
Listen impartially

19. Delivering a Speech To make Q&A less challenging
Neutralize hostile questions
When you don’t know, admit it
Be brief
Use organizational signposts
Indicate when the Q&A period is concluding