successful public speaking skills

Successful Public SpeakingBy : Islam El-Hawary

Introduction

“Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively”

Gerald Ford

Benefites of Public

Speaking

• Increased self-confidence

• Improved communication skills

• Enhanced persuasion ability

• Greater social influence

• Greater control over emotions

& body language

Persuasion

Logic

Emotions

Credibility

Basic Elements of Public

Speaking

Speaker

Topic

Method

Audiences

“The success of your presentation will be

judged not by the knowledge you send but

by what the listener receives”

Lilly Walters

What is your feel in public !?

Pounding heart

Dry mouth

Shaky hands

Quivering voice

Cold sweaty palms

Stomach cramps

Your audiences then look like …

Great Public Speaking Skills

are inborn talent.

How to transfer your Fear

into Excitement ?

Fear How? Excitement

1) Deep Breathing

Fear How? Excitement

2) Shifting Focus Outwards

Look to the message you

want to send Not how you

feel

Fear How? Excitement

3) Clarity not Complexity

Components of a Successful Speech

1.Storytelling

2.Body Language

3.Tone of Voice

4.Pauses

5.Visual Aids

Components of a Successful Speech

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BodyLanguage

Tone ofVoice

Visual aids words

Message

(1) Storytelling

Components of a Successful Speech

(2) Body Language

Components of a Successful Speech

(2) Body Language

Components of a Successful Speech

Your Posture

(2) Body Language

Components of a Successful Speech

Body Placement

Correct Mistake !!!!

(2) Body Language

Components of a Successful Speech

Arms

Correct Mistake !!!!

(2) Body Language

Components of a Successful Speech

Facial Expressions

(3) Tone of Voice

Components of a Successful Speech

Talk low,talk slow,and do not talk too much “John Wayne”

(3) Tone of Voice

Components of a Successful Speech

1) Pace (speed)

2) Pitch (highness or lowness of voice)

(3) Volume (loudness

1) Pace ( speed)

There are 3 types ( Fast , Slow or Mix )

140 – 150 words per minute is a perfect

speed

+ time for jokes and participation

2) Pitch

Pitch is a placement of voice on the musical scale

ranging from high to low .

Men speak in a lower pitch (120 HZ) (good)

Women speak in a higher pitch (220 HZ)

Use higher pitch for excitement

Use lower pitch to add seriousness to the

message.

3) Volume

Too high (shouting) (incorrect)

Too low (can’t hear) (incorrect)

Varying between them is an excellent

decision

(4) Pause

Components of a Successful Speech

- Short Pause (0.5 to 2 sec.)

- Spontaneity Pause (unplanned)

- Long Pause (35 sec to 2 min.) (only

experienced speakers)

Beginners : write your presentation and identify the power words that should be underlined by pauses

10-20-30 Rule for Effective

Business Presentation

• 10 Slides

• 20 Minutes

• 30 Point Font (size)

Principles of Successful Speech

1) Preparation ( 1 hr preparation = 1

min. presentation)

2) Practice

3) Performance

Basic Speech Template

1) Attention Grabber (unusual

statement,question,…)

2) Introduction ( key points , core message)

3) Body

4) Conclusion (summary , end on strong note )

5) Call – to – action ( leave audience with

something to think about)

Important Notes

Define your audience

Write down main ideas

Be funny enough

Eye contacts

Thanks

Presenter :

Islam El Hawary

E_Mail :

islamhawary1@gmail.com