Preparing a speech requires acceptance of the speaking opportunity, composition of the content, and delivery. When preparing:
- Select a suitable topic of interest to the audience and that you are knowledgeable about.
- Gather material through personal knowledge, expertise, and research and organize it into three body segments with main and sub-headings.
- Write the speech with an opening to gain attention, three body segments, and a closing statement to consolidate the purpose.
- Rehearse the speech multiple times to refine timing, progression, language, and delivery ensuring attention is captured and the message is clear. Thorough preparation is key to a powerful public speaking performance.
Preparing a speech requires acceptance of the speaking opportunity, composition of the content, and delivery. When preparing:
- Select a suitable topic of interest to the audience and that you are knowledgeable about.
- Gather material through personal knowledge, expertise, and research and organize it into three body segments with main and sub-headings.
- Write the speech with an opening to gain attention, three body segments, and a closing statement to consolidate the purpose.
- Rehearse the speech multiple times to refine timing, progression, language, and delivery ensuring attention is captured and the message is clear. Thorough preparation is key to a powerful public speaking performance.
Preparing a speech requires acceptance of the speaking opportunity, composition of the content, and delivery. When preparing:
- Select a suitable topic of interest to the audience and that you are knowledgeable about.
- Gather material through personal knowledge, expertise, and research and organize it into three body segments with main and sub-headings.
- Write the speech with an opening to gain attention, three body segments, and a closing statement to consolidate the purpose.
- Rehearse the speech multiple times to refine timing, progression, language, and delivery ensuring attention is captured and the message is clear. Thorough preparation is key to a powerful public speaking performance.
Preparing a speech requires acceptance of the speaking opportunity, composition of the content, and delivery. When preparing:
- Select a suitable topic of interest to the audience and that you are knowledgeable about.
- Gather material through personal knowledge, expertise, and research and organize it into three body segments with main and sub-headings.
- Write the speech with an opening to gain attention, three body segments, and a closing statement to consolidate the purpose.
- Rehearse the speech multiple times to refine timing, progression, language, and delivery ensuring attention is captured and the message is clear. Thorough preparation is key to a powerful public speaking performance.
In power presentations, preparation is everything.
It is the most important part of the total process of delivering a speech.
How?
If you were contacted by your boss and he said, I want you to present a 30 to 45 minute speech to 200 people in four day's time at the Sydney Hilton Hotel, what would you do? Faint! Jump for joy, and then faint! Refuse to accept and risk the consequences?
Why?
So what are the main things we need to know when faced with such a situation? Know the basic skills. Know what you want to say. Know how you are going to say it .... and why? Know Preparation and Practice Produces a Powerful Performance.
The three aspects of Public Speaking
Acceptance:
Ask yourself the following questions...
Am I the right person? Do I have the required resources? Is there sufficient time to prepare? Do I want to do it?
Composition:
Choosing the topic
Reason for speaking Compilation of material Drafting an outline Writing the script.
Delivery:
Prepared! ... Practiced! ... Rehearsed! ... Ready to speak with:
Confidence Clarity Conviction.
Speech Structure
Close Body3 Body2 Body1 The Opening
The train needs to run on a laid down, prepared track (as does your speech), and travel progressively to reach a pre-determined destination.
The Logical Progression.
An opening to gain immediate attention...
No more than three segments of body content... A closing statement to consolidate purpose...
The Topic Intimacy. Popularity. Benefit.
1 . Speak on a subject you know about.
2. Choose one that will be of interest. 3. Give valuable information.
Three ways to gather material
Body Content.
1 . Personal knowledge 2. Proven expertise /experience 3. Research
Know your audience
Your Customers.
Satisfy their needs
Know their age ... gender .. situation
Write the body first!...
Speech Outline.
Select main headings for your three segments
Choose three sub-headings for each segment These 12 headings will form the main outline of your speech
Getting it all together
Must knows. Should knows. Nice to knows.
Collect more material than you will need.
Itemise into three groups. Relevant information. Support material Audience Relaxation/Relief
descriptive examples, historical data, notable quotations humorous anecdotes, personal experiences
Order of Assembly Compiling content.
Chronological: as it happened. In order of sequence.
Spatial: the big picture. How it relates to other things. Logical: solving a problem. Move from one point to another. Topical: in order of importance to audience.
Writing the script
Utilise the Power Write the body segments first. of English. Before commencing each segment decide exactly how you will present? To entertain? To demonstrate? To inspire? To plead? To motivate? To inform? To advise? To sell? To persuade? To congratulate? To educate? To challenge? Do this for each segment so you can better select your use of the English language. eg: If you me going to sell an idea ... use " selling type" words.
The close In conclusion.
Time is running out and you are ready to leave them with a memorable result of what your talk was all about .... Time to consolidate! Always signal your closing remarks are coming so they can be ready for your powerful conclusion. " In conclusion" " My time is nearly up!" 1 . Remind audience of how your subject relates to their needs 2. Repeat your main message with Power and Impact! 3. Seek die reaction or response you set out to achieve. 4. Leave them in a happy and contented mood.
The opening statement
Ladies and Gentlemen...
1 . Must gain immediate attention.
2. Tell them what you are going to tell them 3. Introduce the main theme or purpose. How can we do this? 1 Humour 2. Probing question. 3. Statement of shock 4. Quotation 5. Present a challenge.
In Summary
Decide whether to speak , or not to speak?
Select a suitable topic. Consider the audience needs /who me they? Gather and organise material. Always prepare the body first. Have three or four body segments. Draft outline with segment main and sub headings. Establish how you will present each segment. Write the speech. Construct your closing remarks. Make your opening attract immediate attention and interest. Read through your speech. Alter, Amend, Delete, Correct. Give speech an interesting "catchy" title.
Continuing preparation ....
Read your speech out aloud several times to check the following:
Time Logical progression Use of language Words I stumble on. (If so substitute word) Accent on "key" words Places for appropriate pauses/supportive gestures Vocal variety Use of visuals Audience participation Handouts/ Awards/ Throwaways.
It can also bring a great feeling of achievement and personal success. But you must learn the basic skills. Be prepared to: Listen carefully.. Think logically... Speak clearly.. and if you want to Get Better - Get Better - Get Better.. Stand Up! Speak Up! Shut Up! and Sit Down - as often as you can
