PUBLIC SPEAKING

OBJECTIVES

 To learn about public speaking and fears associated with

it

 Tips to start with confidence

WHAT IS PUBLIC SPEAKING?

 Process of speaking to a group of people

 In a structured, deliberate manner

 Intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners

 Within the limited time

PUBLIC SPEAKING : OBJECTIVES

 Transmitting information

 Motivating people to act

FIVE BASIC ELEMENTS

Who is saying what to whom using

what medium with what effects?
PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS
 We have a fear of
 Being laughed at
 Making mistakes
 Being vulnerable

 The fear of public speaking is No. 1 rated fear!

COMMUNICATION APPREHENSIONS

 Public speaking anxiety

 The fear or anxiety associated with actual or
anticipated communication with another person/s
COMMUNICATION APPREHENSIONS :
LEVELS
 Context-based
 Particular mode or context such as public speaking

 Audience-specific
 Particular person or group

 Situational
 Particular audience on a particular occasion at a particular
time
PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS : REASONS

 Lack of experience

 Feeling different

 Being the centre of attention

PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS : REASONS

 During the speechmaking process

 Pre-preparation fear

 Preparation fear

 Pre-performance fear

 Performance fear
PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS :
CONSEQUENCES

 Everything
from procrastination to poor speech
performance
PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS : SUMMING
UP
 Thinking that public speaking is stressful (it is not)

 Thinking you need to be brilliant or perfect for it (you

don’t)

 Trying to impart too much information

 Having the wrong purpose in mind

 Trying to please everyone

PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS : SUMMING
UP
 Trying to emulate other speakers rather than being
original

 Failing to be personally revealing and humble

 Being fearful of potential negative outcomes

 Trying to control the wrong things (like behaviour of

your audience)
TIPS TO START WITH CONFIDENCE
 Prepare and practice

 Modify thoughts and attitudes

 Visualize success

 Use relaxation techniques

 Under stress, breathing and speaking get uncoordinated

 Use natural gestures

TIPS TO START WITH CONFIDENCE
 Freedom to walk

 Depersonalize the speech evaluation

 Your concern should be your speech, not its evaluation (as it
is not in your hands)

 Seek pleasure in the ocean

 Giving speech can be satisfying and empowering
GIVING IT A TRY :
DOING YOUR FIRST SPEECH
 Select a topic
 Unless the topic is pre-assigned, let your interests and your
passion be your guide

 Analyze the audience

 Learn about the audience and give speech accordingly

 State the speech purpose

 It helps the audience to connect with you

 Develop the main points

 Organize your speech around 2-3 main point and stick to them
GIVING IT A TRY :
DOING YOUR FIRST SPEECH
 Gather supporting materials
 Unless it being personal, research for supporting materials on your
topic

 Outline the speech

 Introduction
 First
main point
 Second main point
 Conclusion

 Practice delivering the speech

 The success of your first speech depends on how well you practice
SOME SECRETS!
 Vary your pace of speech

 Use low pitch to project authority

 Speak loud enough to be hear but don’t shout

 Use pauses for impact

 Maintain eye contact with audience

HANDLING Q&A
 Anticipate likely questions

 If you don’t know the answer, direct it to the audience

 If you get a hostile question, acknowledge and move on

(detour)
TIPS ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
 Step 1 : Planning/Preparation

 Knowledge of the occasion

 Knowledge of the material

 Knowledge of your audience

 Practice

 Visualize

 Arrive early
TIPS ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
 Step 2 : Delivery

 Language

 Get to the point

 Tone, pace and volume

 Body language and gesture

 Posture

 dress
TIPS ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
 Step 2 : Delivery

 Eye contact

 Speech aids

 Visual aids

 Controlling nerves

 Speak with passion

 Be natural
REMEMBER…

 Only10% of people recall 10% of a

presentation’s content after 10 days!
ACTIVITY
 Two minutes speech on topic of your choice. Talk about
things you are really passionate about

 This activity will be repeated next day again, students to

prepare and present