Public speaking in an instant. Part I.

April 18, 2010

Public speaking in an instant.Public speaking in an instant. K. Bailey K. LelandK. Bailey K. Leland

Public speaking is a part of our livesPublic speaking is a part of our lives

Structure of your speechStructure of your speech

Create an outline

Design your talk key points sub-points

Examples for key points

Public speaking is a part of our lives • consider Public speaking as something specific• Public speaking is more a part of our lives than we realize• lecture of book author who gives a speech at a conference of 4000 people• salesperson who stand in front of clients to promote a product• trainer who conducts seminars for her colleagues• daughter who speaks of her mother’s birthday• the best friend who toast the groom at his weddingConclusion: Lets think about Public speaking as an important part of our usual everyday life.

Good public speaking is all about connecting with your audience 1. What is the proportion of male to female attendees?2. What geographic regions are represented?3. What percentage of the group is made up front-line staff, mid-level managers and

executives and owner

o One thing to speak to a mass of undistinguished faces in a crowd,o But another thing – delivering your message to individuals.

Key pointsSub-points

Example

Good public speaking is all about Good public speaking is all about connecting with your audienceconnecting with your audience

It’s good to know about your It’s good to know about your audience:audience:

proportion of male to female attendeesproportion of male to female attendees

geographic regionsgeographic regions

% of the front-line staff, % of the front-line staff,

mid-level managers or executives and mid-level managers or executives and ownerowner

Undistinguished faces in a crowd

Individuals

First few minutes on stage are First few minutes on stage are a moment of trutha moment of truth

Still and centered? or Moving around nervously?

Speaking clearly? or Rushed and garbled?

Enthusiastic and high-toned?

or Subdued and monotone?

Making eye contact? or Glossing over their faces?

Sticking to your message?

or Losing your point/focus?

Make a brief overview

Tell the purpose of the presentation

Tell the main ideas

Prepare your introductionPrepare your introduction

Establishing your credibilityEstablishing your credibility

Engaged audience in your talk ask yes/no questions pick a person from the

audience

Include a few personal facts in your introduction

Establishing your credibilityEstablishing your credibility

Make a dramatic statement statistics thought-provoking event

Ask key question What if question How would you feel if you ….

Useful tipsUseful tipsMove with confidence

Give a smile to the audience

Make an eye contact

Stay in the center of the stage

Make a pause before starting your speech

Observe your audience

Watch your gesture: arms in the pockets arms are behind your back unnecessary objects

Be ready for any unexpected event Say something positive at the end of your performance

Useful tipsUseful tips

Thank you!Thank you!