Transcript PUBLIC SPEAKING - Optimist Leaders Online
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Powerful Presentations A PGI Module for Optimist International Prepared by: Ken Garner, NTX District
Introduction The “Book of Lists” identifies speaking before a group as greatest human fear Higher than: Heights Bugs Snakes Death
Course Objectives Tips in preparation of presentation Presentation Format Tips to do just prior to presenting Things to do and not do during presentation Handling questions
Preparation for a Presentation One of the best ways to overcome the fear of giving a speech or presentation Increases confidence Increases enthusiasm of speaker
Preparation for a Presentation What is the purpose of the presentation?
To Inform Announcement / Lecture To Entertain To Convince Debate Format To Call to Action Volunteers or Contributions Assessment of situation
Preparation for a Presentation Who is my Audience?
Audience make-up Gender Age Economics Education Geography General Association
Preparation for a Presentation Who is my Audience? (cont.) Audience Knowledge of Topic?
Basic – Advanced – Diverse Audience Attitude?
Forced to attend Incentive related Build credibility
Preparation for a Presentation When is the presentation to be given?
Right after lunch Evening or morning Could dictate: Format Audience involvement Humor
Preparation for a Presentation What type of room or facility to be used?
Microphone Set up of tables (rounds, etc.) Wait staff Doors Lights Windows Visual Aids
Preparation for a Presentation Visual Aids Handouts Overheads Flip Charts PowerPoint Other Props
Preparation for a Presentation Sources for Material Books Quotes Emails Internet
Reader’s Digest
Personal Experience
Presentation Format Part 1 – Opening Grab audience’s attention Question – Story – Joke – Music – Magic Part 2 – Tell what you plan to tell them How many points?
Part 3 – Tell your key points Illustrate with stories, material, or examples Part 4 – Tell them what you told them Part 5 – Closing Most important part Jokes, Music, Stories - Personal
Tips Just Prior to Presenting No dairy products just before presenting Never drink alcohol before speaking Drink warm liquids – not cold Show up early Check Microphone, projector, visuals, etc.
BE NERVOUS!
Butterflies flight pattern
Tips Just Prior to Presenting Controlling Nerves Breathing Walking Praying Good thoughts Smiling Exercising/Stretching Visualizing Program Sitting with both feet on floor
You’re On!!
4 Ups Wake Up!
Stand Up!
Speak Up!
Shut Up!
You’re On!!
DO
Sincere Enthusiasm Smile Natural Gestures Voice Variations Speed – Volume – Pause Involve Audience Good Posture Make Eye Contact
You’re On!!
DO (cont)
Use handouts if appropriate Dress Appropriately Business is Seldom Unacceptable Never under dress Don’t let appearance detract Be yourself
You’re On!!
DON’T
Inappropriate Humor Pick on people without their permission Apologize for anything but tardiness Fix it before you start Read your presentation Use “UH” or “You Know” Play with anything
Questions and Answers Period Can make or ruin the whole speech Dumb Questions Don’t Exist We didn’t cover material as well as thought Audience wants to see your response Sincerity and Professionalism a must
Questions and Answers Period Tips Repeat or Restate Question Be factual – Speculation ruins credibility Avoid using yes or no first Watch Verbal and Nonverbal gestures Be confident Admit you don’t know Restate a key point from talk Make sure point is on topic
Evaluation Self Evaluation Have a peer or instructor evaluate you Use videotape Evaluation Forms Speak to a mirror Perform for family Be Dr. Doolittle Speak to the animals
The Unforgivables Being Unprepared Not knowing your stuff Being Indifferent Being Boring
Good Luck!!
Knock ‘em Dead!
Break a Leg