PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

GLOSSOPHOBIA – FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

-glossa- tongue; phobia-fear

FACILITATIVE STAGE FRIGHT

Nervousness is natural and helps improve performance

IMPROVEMENT OF PRESENTATION SKILLS:

- Know your audience
o Age
o Gender
o Interest
o Population
o Background
o Culture
- Types of Audience
o Friendly
o Hostile
o Passive
- Keep it simple
- Stick to your points
o Organize and Outline (intro, body, conclusion)
o Use visual aids
- Emphasize CONNECTION over CONTENT
- Diversify your delivery
o Tell an anecdote
o Use quotation
o Set the mood and tone of your speech
o Use non-verbal communication
- Shake it up
- Be authentic
- Know the setup
- Don’t discuss the whole time
- Leave time for questions
- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
- Public speaking is a balancing act
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