The document provides strategies for preparing and delivering effective speeches without notes, emphasizing that anyone can become a proficient speaker with the right techniques and practice. Key elements discussed include making speeches memorable through storytelling, organization of content, and using vivid imagery for memorization. Various preparation techniques and memory aids are also offered to enhance audience engagement and speaker confidence.

1. Toastmasters International Division –F- Conference 2005 – Al-Khobar How to Prepare & Give Excellent Speeches Without Notes By Yousef Abugosh - CTM Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

2. Can I really do that? Elements of memorable speech Best preparation techniques Best memory technique Practicing your speech – Icing on the cake Visualize Success  Success Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

3. Can I really do that? Anyone can! It takes a strategy Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

4. Can I really do that? Anyone can! It takes a strategy It takes determination & persistence Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

5. Can I really do that? Anyone can! It takes a strategy It takes determination & persistence But, you should have been born as a speaker! ??? Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

6. Can I really do that? Anyone can! It takes a strategy It takes determination & persistence But, you should have been born as a speaker!  Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

7. Elements of a memorable speech Passionate Useful (relevant) to audience… Reduces fear of rejection Speaker feels helpful Captures audience attention (audience body language) Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

8. Elements of a memorable speech (2) Story/Example/Anecdote Easier to remember Excites the audience “ Drives the point home” better Everything we say, we say to persuade others to: buy-in on our ideas, or, take a certain action, or, have a new understanding. Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

9. Best preparation techniques Like an article -- Sections (paragraphs) Each section  A new idea 3 to 5 ideas Visually Appealing Narrow-sized paragraphs Large, fun text (font & style) Colorful text ( red , orange , blue , etc) Title each paragraph!!! Write the speech’s body If using hand-writing, use color papers & pens to do the same  make it fun & exciting Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

10. Best preparation techniques (2) Personal dictation devices Palm-size mini-cassette recorder/player Digital, Mp3 recorder/players Record each section (and re-record) Announce each section with a number and title (not as part of the speech) Imagine each section on a certain image, with associated pictures and vivid colors. Alternative to writing This could be a more powerful way to structure and remember a speech Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

11. Best preparation techniques (3) Be creative & have impact Include the main speech theme & idea Hook them on benefits of your speech Add the introduction Be creative & add drama Summarize the main theme & idea Call for action – punch-line the speech idea. Add the conclusion Where did he go? Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

12. Best preparation techniques (4) Creative & attention-getter A question: “ What in the World Does ‘Punctual’ Mean Anyway? ” A “How to”: “ How to Find the Best Jobs ” A Book title: “ The 7-habits of Highly Successful Parents ” A pun: “ What’s Your Twenty ” Be creative… Add the title An excellent title could increase the audience interest in your speech, thereby, in their enhanced listening! Is he coming back? Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

13. Best memory technique 1  “gun” “sun” 2  “shoe” “moo” 3  “tree” “flea” 4  “door” “floor” 5  “knife” “hive” 6  “sticks” “bricks” Use the numbers 1, 2, 3, … Memorize the associated image with each number Make each image vivid in your mind; add crazy/weird elements to each image; add your section title to image! Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

14. Best memory technique (2) Make each image vivid ( on paper or in your mind ) Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

15. Best memory technique (3) Add crazy/weird elements to each image ( Exaggerate or minimize sizes, shapes and expressions ) Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

16. Best memory technique (4) Add your section title to each image! ( Attach in a unique and clear way ) Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

17. Best memory technique (5) Attach your main key words for each section ( Attach in a unique and clear way ) Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

18. Best memory technique (6) Practice.. Practice..practice.. Alone.. In front a mirror.. In the car… at the park.. while walking or jogging… … until you feel you have its main theme and parts to memory… Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

19. Best memory technique (7) Practice some more… this time with people.. Loved ones…friends.. Etc… seeking immediate feedback… Correct for style and timing here… Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

20. Best memory technique (8) Practice while recording your voice… listen to your own voice.. Reflect… think…. And adjust your ideas, until you feel comfortable 100% with what you got… Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

21. Best memory technique (9) Now, deliver to your loved ones again.. This time.. With role-playing the real event.. Play the personality of a confident sure speaker! Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech

22. My true and tried secrets… Secret 1… get bored! Secret 2… see it! Secret 3… control! Lit tle Known Secrets for How to Prepare & Remem ber any speech