Why Public Speaking is Important1. Public speaking is important in order to achieve

success in every walk of life.2. …is empowerment.3. …is audience-centered.4. …challenges speakers to consider audience diversity.5. …develops critical thinking.6. …carries ethical responsibilities.

VOICE PRODUCTION:What is an effective voiceeffective voice?Audibility – should not also be heard but

should be understood.Pleasant – the manner of speaking should be

relaxed. This will result to a modulated voice.Fluency – the smooth, easy, and ready flow of

utterances.Flexibility – proper use of the aspects of voice

such as pitch, rate, volume and quality which enhances the meaning and the mood to be conveyed by the speaker.

Three Types of Public Speaking1. Speeches that inform

• Explain

• Report

• Describe

• Clarify

• Define

2. Speeches that persuade

Designed to convince

or influence beliefs

or attitudes

3. Speeches that entertain

Use humour to influence an audience

Goal: to warm audience up

Three main speaking styles

Cool presenterHot presenterDull presenter

Types of Speech1. Impromptu Speech – requires the least

preparation2. Manuscript Reading – ‘read speech’; during

solemn or historic occasion3. Memorized Speech – good for elocution pieces

and like the read speech it also lacks spontaneity and naturalness

4. Extemporaneous Speech – spontaneous and natural

Some tips for effective deliveryeffective delivery1. Direct eye contact with your audience to show

interest in them.2. Facial expression should be on the “happy” side.3. Hands should be relaxed.4. Check your visual posture.5. Have a positive attitude.6. Speak with an audible voice.7. Deliver your speech with aplomb.

Making the speech effective1. Consider your audience.2. Be brief and simple.3. Use quotation and figures of speech

appropriately.4. Inject humor when necessary.5. Use parallel structures.6. Use correct grammar.

Know your AudienceSuperiors-suggest rather than lecture or dictatePeers- share informationTeam members- relate facts through examples.

Make sure you use “we” language. Special interest groups- focus your presentation

around the concerns of this particular group and relate to them by persuading.

Mixed groups- use a combination of presentation techniques in order to reach everyone. Capture attention in the first few minutes by using examples each group can relate to

Taboos Taboos in Speech DeliveryTaboo – n. prohibited actions

1. Making faces2. Giggling3. Wetting lips frequently4. Crackling knuckles5. Putting hands in pockets6. Putting tongue out

7. Fiddling with buttons, ball pens, keys, coins, etc.

8. Constantly shifting from one foot to another

9. Swaying from side to side, socking backward and forward.

10. Feet too wide apart or too close together

11. Putting thumbs under the belt12. Staring at the ceiling

Stage FrightDefinition:

It is a normal state of anxiety and arousal, a combination of fear and excitement, a muscle tension which is normal for any speaker or communication.

Symptoms:Butterflies in the stomachDry mouthRapid breathingTrembling hands, weak knees, unsteady voiceperspiration

You can reduce stage fright by

Preparation & rehearsing 75%Deep breathing 12%Mind Control 10%

Tips for overcoming fearPick your own subject matterPut on a happy faceThink positivelyPicture your audience as friendlyNo apologiesPray again, again, and again