Public Speaking

Mastering the Art

 Top 10 Fears
• Speaking Before a Group
• Heights
• Insects and Bugs
• Financial Problems
• Deep Water
• Sickness
• Death
• Flying
• Loneliness
• Dogs
Ten Common Causes Of Public Speaking Anxiety

• Public speaking is inherently stressful

• You need to be perfect in order to succeed
• Trying to cover too much material
• Wrong objectives
• Trying to please everyone
• Emulating other speakers
• Failing to be personally revealing and humble
• Expecting the worst
• Being over prepared
• Expecting too much from your performance
 Well begun is half done….

• Startling statement

• Statistics

• Your own story

• A rhetorical question

• Show of energy
 Structure your speech….

• 2-3 main points

• Supporting evidence
• Use transitions
• Tell your story
• Add testimony of experts

"Know your stuff. Know whom you are stuffing. Know

when they are stuffed."
 Drama in your Voice

• Articulation
• Variety
• Conviction
• Pause
• Slow down – speed up
• Humour
• Stop
 Tips on Using Your Voice Effectively

• Speak loud enough

• Don't shout into the microphone
• Avoid speaking in a monotone
• Change your delivery pace
• Drink water
• Check out the national news
 Body Language

• Gestures
• Expressions
• Eye contact
• Smile
The “WOW” Factor
People remember best what you say last.