0. Impromptu Speaking Skills
Second Vice District Governor Training

1. Objectives Recognize benefits of impromptu speaking
Anticipate impromptu speaking situations
Utilize tactics for thinking quickly
Prepare a speech with short notice

2. Benefits = Confidence & Increased Opportunities

3. Thinking Under Pressure

4. Take a Deep Breath!

5. Tactics for Thinking Quickly
Tactic #1: Listen carefully
Tactic #2: Stall
Tactic #3: Pick one point
Tactic #4: Say it clearly

6. Strategies for Impromptu Speeches
Use a template – P.R.E.P.
Point
Reason
Example

7. Strategies for Impromptu Speeches
Create a Q & A session
Tell a story

8. Resources

9. Objectives Recognize benefits of impromptu speaking
Anticipate impromptu speaking situations
Utilize tactics for thinking quickly
Prepare a speech with short notice