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Discover the speaker in you: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our
presentation on mastering public speaking. Today, we're going to explore
strategies and techniques to help you become a more confident and effective
communicator. this presentation aims to provide you with practical tips to
enhance your speaking skills. So, sit back, relax, and let's embark on this journey
together. Public speaking is something we all have to face at some point,
whether it's in a small meeting with a few people or a big event with a hundred
attendees. It's normal to feel nervous about public speaking, even for
experienced individuals who have been doing it for years. However, these
nerves can indicate a desire to perform well.

Even actresses and public speaking trainers, faced their own struggles with
shyness. Through consistent practice and strategic planning, they learned to
control their nerves and turn them into an asset. By treating each speech as a
performance, they adapt to their audience and ensure effective message
delivery.

You don't have to be naturally outgoing to be a good speaker. The main thing is
preparation. By the end of this presentation, you'll see that anyone can become
a good public speaker with the right tools and techniques. Let's start this
journey together with the first activity !

2.Define the objective of your speech : When preparing your presentation, the first
thing you should ask yourself is, who has requested that I give this speech or
presentation? What is our relationship and what is their role? For example, are they
your manager, a colleague or a friend? Once you have done that, you need to get as
many answers as possible to the following questions: WHO? HOW? WHEN? WHAT?
WHY?

Answering these questions will help you create a clear plan. It will also make it
easier to adjust your speech to fit your audience. Keeping your presentation
relevant will help you keep your audience interested.

Let's start with the first question: who? Who will you be talking to? Will it be a
big group or a small one? Depending on how many people are listening, you
may need to change how you talk.

Next, think about how familiar your audience is with your topic. Are they new
to it, or do they already know a lot? Knowing this helps you choose the right
words to use.
The second question is: how? How will you give your presentation? Will it be in
person, online, or recorded? Think about what equipment you'll need, like a
microphone or slides.

The third question is when? When do you need to give your presentation, and
how long should it be? Knowing this helps you plan your time.

The next question is what? What exactly will you talk about? It's important to stay
focused on your main points.

Finally, why? why are you giving this presentation? What makes you the best
person for the job? Understanding your purpose helps you connect with your
audience.

Write down your answers to these questions. They'll help you plan your
speech. You can make a list of what your audience knows before and after your
speech. This will help you organize your ideas.

3.Master your body language

When you give a speech or presentation, your body language matters as much
as your content. Body language includes how you stand, move your arms, and
express your feelings on your face. For example, crossing your arms or tapping
your foot can show stress or boredom to the audience. Let's talk about how to
improve your body language, especially when you're speaking to a group of
people.

TRANSITION: Being centered doesn't mean you have to stay in one spot.
Your legs are strong, and you can still move and gesture with your arms as
you speak.Now, let's talk about managing your movements.If you have
space, you can walk while you speak. But don't walk just for the sake of it.
Have a purpose and a destination. Aimlessly wandering can distract your
audience and show that you're nervous.

TRANSITION: This is helpful for several reasons. It changes your perspective,

gives you a chance to breathe, and most importantly, helps transition between
different parts of your speech. For your audience, it signals a change, making it
easier for them to follow your story. Now, let's talk about managing your
gestures.

TRANSITION: It can be hard if you're used to talking with your hands. In that
case, use the energy from your nerves or your passion for your speech to
control those gestures.

Use them to give examples such as

TRANSITION: Things not to do:

Conclusion : All these movements might make you seem uninterested or lacking
in confidence, and they can disconnect you from the audience.

Now, who should you look at? Avoid focusing on just one person; it might make
others feel left out or uncomfortable. Instead, engage with the whole audience.
Try following a W pattern with your gaze, briefly pausing at different points. This
makes everyone feel included, not just those you think are important.

Lastly, remember to smile genuinely, not just with your mouth but also with your
eyes. Authenticity is key; if you're not enjoying yourself, the audience won't
either.

Good body language comes with practice and experience, so keep practicing
and using what you've learned. Soon enough, you'll have the audience on your
side.

4- Eliminate verbal tics:

what are tics? > activity

Language is not just about what you say, but also how you say it, which greatly affects how
people understand you during presentations.

Besides picking the right words for your audience, it's important to notice certain speech
habits.

Speech habits or tics are things you say repeatedly without realizing it, like using words such
as 'like', 'basically', or making sounds like 'errrr'. ‘mmmmm’

To reduce these habits, you first need to notice them. You can do this by recording yourself
talking about something unplanned and then watching to see if you have any habits.

If you notice habits with words, try using their synonyms instead. If they're sounds, try taking
short breaks instead of making the sound.

Preparing well can help you reduce these tics. Practicing speaking in front of people can also
help. Being prepared also helps with stress and uncertainty. Over time, you can gradually get
rid of these tics.

5-Deliver a professional presentation:

Public speaking can make anyone nervous, especially when it's a big deal like presenting to
your boss and colleagues.

But here's the thing: feeling nervous is normal and it can actually help you. It shows you care
and gives you energy to keep your audience interested.

To handle the stress, try these tips:

Take a moment alone to stretch and warm up your voice before you start. It helps.

Before you speak, repeat your first sentence in your head. It boosts your confidence.

Keep water nearby to fight dry mouth, a common stress symptom.

To speak clearly, try this tongue exercise: put your tongue between your teeth, close your
mouth, say a few sentences, then speak normally. It helps a lot.

When you're up there, stand tall, use your hands well, and look at your audience. It makes you
feel more in control.

Speak loudly and clearly, and don't rush. Pausing now and then helps keep your audience
focused.

If you forget something, take a breath and take your time. People understand, and they're on
your side.

Remember:

You're there because you have something important to share.

Be clear and to the point.

Speak up and look at your audience.

Stick to the time limit.

Most importantly, believe in yourself. You've got this.