Public Speaking Communications

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Public SpeakingCommunications
The National Democratic Institute
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INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES

• Introductions
• Ground rules
• Ice breaker exercise

Photo Amy Hamelin, NDI
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PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES

• To learn and practice effective public speaking
  techniques
• To reduce anxiety related to public speaking

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TOPICS

• Using your voice as a tool
• Non-verbal communication
• Writing, preparing for and delivering a speech
• Interviewing and debating skills

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KEY TERMS

• Public speaking
• Gesture
• Stage presence
• Body language
• Pitch
• Tone
• Other terms?

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

• Voice
• Presentation
• Stage presence
• Eye contact
• Body language
• Physical appearance
• Words

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WORDS, VOICE, BODY LANGUAGE
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VOICE

• Lower, Louder, Slower

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VOICE

• Use voice as a tool
• Use vocal variety
• Keep voice steady

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STAGE PRESENCE

• Imagine what people see
• Be confident
• Keep energy high

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EYE CONTACT

• Maintain eye contact
• 5 seconds per person
• -or- stare at their forehead or just above

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BODY LANGUAGE

• Posture/stance
• Hand gestures

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BODY LANGUAGE

• Other gestures
• Walking and talking
• Smile!

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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

• Jewelry
• Colors
• Clothes
• Shoes
• Hair/scarf
• Makeup

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EXERCISE GOOD AND BAD SPEAKING HABITS
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PREPARING YOUR REMARKSBEFORE YOU START

• Best Practices
• Know your audience
• Know the occasion
• Know the room

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WRITING REMARKS

• Write like you speak
• Outline form
• Avoid technical terms
• Avoid words that are hard to say
• Structure

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OPENING

• Tell them what you will tell them
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• Address purpose/main objective(s)
• Relate to audience
• Establish credibility
• Grab attention

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BODY

• Then, tell them
• Main points
• Organization/transitions
• Examples and evidence
• Visual aids
• Anticipate questions

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CLOSING

• Summarize what you told them
• Summarize
• Tie back to your opening
• Call to action  

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BEFORE SPEAKING

• Rehearse
• Anticipate questions
• Bring remarks
• Eat/drink with caution
• Have water handy
• Relax!

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CONTROLLING YOUR NERVES

• Use nervous energy to your advantage
• Anticipate negative side effects to lessen their
  impact

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MEDIA INTERVIEWS

• Consider your audience
• Always refer back to your message
• Formats
• Newspaper
• Radio
• Television

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DEBATES

• Preparation is key
• Pause to gather your thoughts
• Keep time limits in mind
• Respond to the question you want to answer

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EXERCISE PRACTICE SPEECH

• Deliver your message to the group

Photo Amy Hamelin, NDI
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PUBLIC SPEAKING REVIEW

• Use your voice as a tool
• Pay attention to body language
• Tailor remarks to your audience
• Always return to your message
• Practice, practice, practice
• Anticipate questions