PUBLIC

SPEAKING

Presented by:
Shiwani Sharma
H(B.Tech)2010-02-23
Public speaking is anytime you
have to speak in public.

It is speaking to a group of
people in a structured,
deliberate manner intended to
inform,influence,or entertain
the listeners.

In public speaking,as in any

form of communication,there
are five basic elements,often
expressed as “who is saying
what to whom utilizing what
medium with what effects ?”
 Purpose of public speaking
It can range from simply transmitting information,to motivating people to act,to simply
telling a story.A good orator should be able to change the emotions of their
listeners,not just inform them.

We need to know the art of public speaking when talking to a group of people about
our views on project.

Even though it is another way of communication,it differs from personal

communication .
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
 What makes a good public speech ?
• Understand the purpose
• Don’t flood people with
information
• Presentation is important
• Give grabbing introduction &
summarized conclusion
• Ask audience some questions
or even ask their opinion
 Fear of public speaking
 The fear of public speaking is
called glossophobia(or“stage
fright”).

 It is believed to be single
most common phobia-
affecting as much as 75% of
population.

 Fear of oration is ranked

even above that of death.
 Fears ….
While most people fear public
speaking there are some very
simple ways to get around it…
 Practice
 Practice
 Practice
By practicing we get around
the reason for the fear: saying
something stupid or messing
up in front of people.
 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
 Basics of public speaking
 Know your topic
 Know the audience
 Find a hook
 Be yourself
 Stay on point
 don’t repeat yourself
 Confidence
TIPS…
• Attitude is everything

• Preparation is key

• Confidence comes with

practice

• Refer to sources correctly

• First 30 seconds are most

important

• Strong conclusion