Effective Public Speaking
Leadership Certification
Level 1
1. Speeches that inform
Three Types of Public Speaking
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 presenter
Hot presenter
Dull presenter
Four basic methods of delivery
Reading a manuscript verbatim
From memory
Speaking impromptu
Speaking extemporaneously
Know Your Audience
Make up of Audience
Superiors
Peers
Team members
Special interest groups
Mixed groups
Time to Outline
Gather materials
Examples
Statistics
Testimony
Build the Body First
Three things you do during the intro.
Get attention
Startle the audience with
an arresting statement
Arouse curiosity
The Conclusion
Two Purposes
Let the audience know
you are ending
Reinforce central idea
Two versions of speaking Outline
Ineffective
I. 1840-1860
A. World Anti-Slavery Convention
B. Seneca Falls convention
1. Lucretia Mott
2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
3. Declaration of Sentiments
II. 1900-1920
A. National American Woman
Suffrage Association
1. Founding
2. Objectives
B. NineteenthAmendment
1. Campaign
2. Ratification
More Effective
I. 1840-1860
A. World Anti-Slavery Convention
B. Seneca Falls convention
1. Lucretia Mott
2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
3. Declaration of Sentiments
II. 1900-1920
A. National American Woman
Suffrage Association
1. Founding
2. Objectives
B. Nineteenth Amendment
1. Campaign
2. Ratification
Tips for using visual aids:
Avoid chalkboards
Prepare visuals in advance
Prepare them large enough
Display them to be seen
Avoid passing aid among audience
Display aids only while discussing
them
Tips for using visual aids(cont):
Talk to audience, not visual aid
Practice with visual aid
Real objects make good visuals
Computer presentations
Flubs N Things
Body language
Verbals 7%
Tone of Voice 38%
Non Verbals 55%
Eye Contact
Speaker
Speaker
Section 1
Section 1
Section 2
Section 2
Section 3
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Audience
The speaker has three major sections to make eye contact with
The larger the audience, the more sections you need to establish for effective eye contact
Lag Time
Slow speaker 80-90 wpm
Average speaker 100-150 wpm
Fast speaker Up to 170 wpm
Can listen to 450-600 wpm
We can THINK 5 times faster than we can talk!
Practice!
Practice!
Practice!
Prepare speaking outline
Practice aloud
Polish & refine delivery
Present under similar conditions
Purpose of an Introduction
Build enthusiasm for speaker
Build enthusiasm for topic
Establish a welcoming
atmosphere
Boost credibility of speaker
Points to Remember
Check facts for
accuracy
Adapt remarks to
occasion
Adapt remarks to
audience
Create a sense of
anticipation
Room Setting
Audience members should be able to easily see the speaker and visual aids the speaker presents.
Speaker
Podium
Audience Audience
Audience Audience Audience
Seating Arrangement
X
Registration Table
Back of Room
Overhead Projector
(Screen or Blank Wall elevated if possible)
Conference Style
Visual
display
leader
Refreshments/
displays
Visual
display
leader
Refreshments/
displays
U-Shaped Style
Refreshments/
displays
Visual display
leader
Circle Style
Pod Style
Visual
display
leader
Refreshments/
displays
Classroom Style
Visual display
leader
Refreshments/
displays
Chevron Style
Visual display
leader
Refreshments/
displays
The outside appearance is frequently an
index to the mind, and we should be careful
what signs we hang out for the world to judge
of our faith. (MYP p346)
Your aim when in public is to present a
picture of poise, and quiet serenity.
Guidelines for appropriate dress
Avoid that wrinkle
Dress traditionally
Wear a dress or business suit
Empty pockets
Leave hand bag at your seat
Use of colour
Necklines
Tailored look gives more
authority
Choose comfortable shoes
Using a podium
Do not put hands on it
Do not lean on it
Check podium height
When using a
microphone
Dont use a hand held mike
A lapel or lavalier mike is ideal
Prepare as if you had no mike
Adjust mike before speaking
Stand close enough to benefit
Dont allow mike to block fact
Be careful with p or th
sounds
Beware of other noises
You can reduce stage fright by
Preparation & rehearsing 75%
Deep breathing 12%
Mind Control 10%
Tips for overcoming fear
Pick your own subject matter
Follow the as if principle
Put on a happy face
Think positively
Picture your audience as friendly
No apologies
Pray again, again, and again
