public speaking
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NIKKI KARABINIS
SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITYCAREER DEVELOPMENT
Public Speaking
Fear of Public Speaking
Population No.1 fear=Public Speaking Fear No.2=Death
Stage fright In spotlight Unprepared Inexperienced
What is communication?
Nonverbal Communication Body language Eye contact
Importance of Communication
Presentations (class or professional)
Business Communication
Networking
Effective Communication
Preparation
Practice
Presence
Effective Communication
Preparation Research your topic Write or format your speech Create notes to outline main points
Note cards, old business cards or paper
Sample Speech Outline
I. Introduction Thesis
II. Body support arguments
III. Conclusion review
Practice
Practice Practice makes perfect Make revisions as needed Time yourself
Presence
Presence Are you nervous? What does your body language say about
you? Think about….
Voice tone Gestures Eye contact Your attitude
Things You Shouldn’t Do
Read directly from notesRead directly from a screenTurn your back on the audienceSlouch or put your hands in your
pocketsFidgetNo um, ah, like, et ceteraNo nervous gesturesDon’t talk too fastDon’t talk too quietly or softly
Things You Should Do
Make eye contactGlance at your notesMake appropriate
gesturesAsk rhetorical
questions to engage the audience
How to Control the Butterflies
Know the room Become familiar with the place of presentation
Know the audience Greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s
easier to speak to friends than to strangers
Know your material You’ll be more nervous if you’re un-preparedness
Control the “Butterflies”
Relax Relax your entire body by stretching and
breathing deep to ease the tension.
Visualize giving your speech Visualize yourself giving your speech from start
to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful
Some Tips to Control the “Butterflies”
People want you to succeed The audience is there to see you succeed not to
failDon’t apologize
By mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes
Concentrate on your message Focus on the message you are trying to convey
and not on your anxietiesGain experience
Experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking
Practice takes you from this..
To this….
References
This presentation was adapted from California State University—Los Angeles