Effective Public Speaking

Leadership Certification
Level 1
Three Types of Public Speaking
1. Speeches that inform

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 More Effective
I. 1840-1860 I. 1840-1860
A. World Anti-Slavery Convention A. World Anti-Slavery Convention
B. Seneca Falls convention B. Seneca Falls convention
1. Lucretia Mott 1. Lucretia Mott
2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton 2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
3. Declaration of Sentiments 3. Declaration of Sentiments
II. 1900-1920 II. 1900-1920
A. National American Woman A. National American Woman
Suffrage Association Suffrage Association
1. Founding 1. Founding
2. Objectives 2. Objectives
B. NineteenthAmendment B. Nineteenth Amendment
1. Campaign 1. Campaign
2. Ratification 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

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

The speaker has three major sections to make eye contact with

Speaker

Section 1 Section 5
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4
Audience

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
Speaker

Audience members should be able to easily see the speaker and visual aids the speaker presents.

Podium
Audience Audience

Audience Audience Audience

Seating Arrangement
(Screen or Blank Wall elevated if possible)

Overhead Projector

Registration Table

Back of Room
Visual
display
Conference Style

leader

Refreshments/
displays
Visual
display
U-Shaped Style

leader

Refreshments/
displays
 Visual display
Circle Style

leader

Refreshments/
displays
Visual
display
Pod Style
leader

Refreshments/
displays
 Visual display Classroom Style
leader

Refreshments/
displays
 Visual display Chevron Style

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