This manual is part of the BETTER SPEAKER SERIES.

1. Preparation
and Practice
The Better Speaker Series
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2. Preparation
and practice lead
to excellence.
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3. Become familiar with
 Lectern and audience location
 Microphone usage
 Room conditions
 Visual aids
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4. Become familiar with
Lectern and Audience Location
 Speaking area
 Audience configuration
 Stage location of platform steps
or ramp
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5. Become familiar with
Microphones
 Groups of 100+
 Audience over the age of 50
 Poor acoustics
 Voice strain
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6. Become familiar with
Room Conditions
 Temperature
 Appropriate lighting
 Discreet entry for latecomers
 Competitive outside noise
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7. Become familiar with
Visual Aids
 Located where all can see
 Appropriately sized viewing
screen
 Handout distribution
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8. Rehearsing the
Speech
 Practice ideas, not words.
 Prepare a mental draft of the
speech.
 Finish each rehearsal session.
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9. Improving Your
Speech
 Add improvements gradually
 Arrange for feedback
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10. Extra Considerations
Provide an introduction
 Prepare yourself physically
 Have a mental rehearsal
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11. Conclusion
Good luck happens
when preparedness
meets opportunity.
– Anon
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