1. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry Ford

2. Opinion Question What do you think is the biggest problem speakers face with public speaking?

3. And now… introducing…

4. YOU!

6. 4.6 Self-Confidence: An Essential Requirement for a Speaker In business, there is a large possibility that you will have to do some form of public speaking. Recent findings have told us that “several surveys have placed public speaking at the top of lists of people’s greatest fears.” – page 175 We call this fear “stage fright.”

7. 4.6 Self-Confidence: An Essential Requirement for a Speaker Reasons for Stage Fright: - too little information about the audience - too little experience - not prepared well enough - having a negative image of yourself

8. Developing Confidence “

9. Facts About Fear in Public Speaking You are not unique in your fear of public speaking A certain amount of stage fright is useful! (thinking faster, talking more fluently, speaking with greater intensity) Many professional speakers say that they never completely lose all stage fright

10. 4.6 Self-Confidence: An Essential Requirement for a Speaker How to Overcome Stage Fright: - Learn all you can about your audience - Practice the speech and a Q&A session - Think positively - Tell yourself you are talking with friends

11. 4.6 Self-Confidence: An Essential Requirement for a Speaker How to Overcome Stage Fright: - Arrive early. Be familiar and comfortable with the site. - Take deep breaths before speaking. - Keep good eye contact. - Have note cards to use as reminders. - Learn how to pause (for deep breaths and for effect).

12. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and PRACTICE!

13. How to Put Excitement into Your Speaking Relive the feelings you have about a topic. You are in command, so act as if you are.

14. And the result…

15. How to Build Rapport with Your Audience

16. 4.7 Speech Delivery It is generally recognized that public speaking can be classified into four different kinds of speech delivery: 1) Manuscript Reading 2) Memorized Speech 3) Extemporaneous Speech 4) Impromptu

18. 4.7 Speech Delivery 1) Manuscript Reading The speaker reads something they have written. Difficult but important to make eye contact. Difficult to use a variety of voice qualities. - usually monotone May take more time to prepare.

19. 4.7 Speech Delivery 2) Memorized speech The speaker gives an entire speech from memory. Easier to make eye contact, but more difficult to prepare. Requires lots of practice. It is possible to forget some important information. Can sound unnatural at times since it is rehearsed. Hard to make changes while giving the speech.

21. 4.7 Speech Delivery 3) Extemporaneous Speech The speaker plans a speech and uses an outline and / or note cards. Easy to make changes. Easy to make eye contact and use gestures. Sounds more natural. Saves time in preparation.

22. 4.7 Speech Delivery 4) Impromptu Speech “On-the-spot” speech with little or no preparation. Confidence is very important. Physical preparation – what you actually must do. Predict the event Learn some practical models (page 186-187) Listen to and watch other speakers

23. Opinion Question Which style of speech delivery do you prefer? Why? manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, impromptu

24. 4.4 How to Make a Good Outline OUTLINE FORMULIZATION (see Page 168) While doing an outline takes time, it will help reduce the time it would take you to write a speech from scratch. Follow these steps: 1. Decide on your topic and the main message. 2. Brainstorm ideas. 3. Choose the most “workable” ideas (usually less than five) and develop supporting points. 4. Work on the introduction and conclusion. 5. Try to use examples as much as possible.

25. Choose a topic from the list below. You will have 10 minutes to prepare: 1) a couple of main points with examples 2) an introduction idea 3) a conclusion idea My biggest concern for the future is... The most important lesson of my life so far... Color affects the way people feel. What human quality do we need more of and why? Advice to the Juniors about Senior year at Sias.

26. Midterm Exam Information The exam is next during our regular scheduled class time.

27. The style of the exam… This exam has some multiple choice and True or False questions, but also some open questions, where you will need to write sentences. The exam is based on Ch. 1 - 4 40 questions total

28. Midterm Exam Review Q: If a company has a VP of Shoes and a VP of Hats, it is organized on what basis? A: Product Basis

29. Midterm Exam Review Q: What type of speech is done “on the spot.” A: Impromptu Speech

30. Midterm Exam Review Q: Advertising is an example of what type of Business Communication? A: External Communication

31. Midterm Exam Review Q: What kind of speech is given just from an outline? A: Extemporaneous Speech

32. Midterm Exam Review Q: Perception against the speaker, lacking patience, and internal noise are examples of what? A: Listener-oriented factors for poor listening.

33. Midterm Exam Review Q: What term refers to the speed at which we speak? A: Rate

34. Midterm Exam Review Q: What term refers to the “corrective reaction” from the receiver to the sender? A: Negative Feedback

35. Midterm Exam Review Q: Communication that goes from management to subordinates is also known as what? A: Downward Communication

36. Midterm Exam Review Q: Give one example of an “oral channel” of communication. A: talking face to face, phone conversation, speech, etc.

37. Midterm Exam Review Q: What word describes how business communication always changes? A: dynamic

38. Midterm Exam Review Q: In which part of a speech do you want to “preview” your main ideas? A: The introduction

39. Midterm Exam Review Q: What is another name for Informal Communication? A: The Grapevine or “Water Cooler” Talk

40. Studying Tips Use the class website to see this PPT and the others we have used in class. siasbuscomm.weebly.com Also on the website is a study guide with questions you can answer to help you prepare. The file is called “Midterm Exam Study Guide”.

41. Exam Reminders Bring your student ID card to the final exam. Please do not miss the exam. Cheating of any kind will result in a grade of 0.