5. Pick a topic that is important to you.
Attentiveness
6. Pick a topic that is important to you.
Do all the work necessary to prepare the best speech
possible
Attentiveness
7. Pick a topic that is important to you.
Do all the work necessary to prepare the best speech
possible
Individualize your audience members
Attentiveness
8. Pick a topic that is important to you.
Do all the work necessary to prepare the best speech
possible
Individualize your audience members
Focus on the audience rather than on yourself
Attentiveness
9. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SPEECH
Attentiveness
Conversation Quality
Directness
Immediacy
50. Controlling Nervousness
Dress in comfortable clothes
Practice positive self-talk
Be well prepared.
Concentrate on your message
Picture yourself doing well
51. Controlling Nervousness
If your anxiety is high, ask your instructor if you can speak first or second.
Take several deep breaths on the way to the front of the room.
Remember that your audience is made up of people just like you.
If possible, move around.
52. Controlling Nervousness
Pick out friendly faces and make eye contact with these people.
Give yourself a reward after your speech, and congratulate yourself for
having succeeded.