Presentation on Public speaking will give a brief idea and general norms for public speaking

1. PUBLIC SPEAKING
SKILLS

2. Public speaking is the process and act of
speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people
in a structured, deliberate manner intended to
inform, influence, or entertain a listening
audience.

3. Purpose of Public Speaking
• to inform
• to entertain
• to educate
• to persuade
• to stimulate

5. Why FEAR???
• You may be judged by People, and
JUDGED BADLY.
• You may feel like a fool.
• You might make mistakes and lose
your way.
• You might be extremely humiliated.
• They wont get what you are trying to
say.
• They wont like you.

6. Strategies to Reduce Fear
• Know your Audience.
• Know your Topic.
• Learn to Relax.
• Visualize a successful speech.
• Practice.
• Evaluate yourself.

7. PREPARATION
VISUALIZATION
PRACTICE
PERFORMANCE

8. PREPARATION
• Selection of topic.
• Research.
• Plan a Script.
• Make the presentation.
• Make Bullet notes.
• Rehearse.

9. VISUALIZATION

10. PRACTICE
• Practice in front of mirror or to your
friends.
• Read it out loud.
• Edit your writing.
• Read it out loud again.
• Put it into your presentation.
• Practice again.

11. PERFORMANCE
• Appearance
• Speech and Voice
• Body Language

12. Appearance
Appearance is important as ‘First Impression
matters’
Dress appropriately
• Avoid wrinkle dress
• Wear a Formal dress or business suit
• Empty pockets
• Leave hand bag at your seat
• Decent colour
• Tailored look gives more authority
• Choose comfortable shoes

13. Body Language
Posture
o Shows confidence
o Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax
Facial Expressions
o Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves
o Be serious when necessary
Eye Contact
o Helps establish a relationship with your audience
o Makes them feel included
o Too nervous – look directly above their heads
o Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?
o Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor
Gestures
o Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelings
o Should come naturally

14. Audience Analysis
1. Age 1. Facial expression
2. Background 2. Smiles
3. Attitude 3. Blank
4. Appearance 4. Movements
5. Context 5. Sounds
6. By asking questions
Preliminary
Analysis
During
Presentation

15. How to win the audience?
 Keep your discussion
 Interesting
 Use examples or stories
 Provide interesting facts
 To the point
 Don’t go on and on
 Keep your comments simple but informative

18. Qualities of a good Speaker
 Confidence
 Sincerity
 Thoroughness
 Friendliness

19. The 3 P Rule
• PRACTICE
• PRACTICE
• PRACTICE

20. HITLER IN FRONT OF MIRROR