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PUBLIC SPEAKING

PUBLIC SPEAKING. Powerful Presentations A PGI Module for Optimist International. Prepared by: Ken Garner, NTX District. Introduction. The “Book of Lists” identifies speaking before a group as greatest human fear Higher than: Heights Bugs Snakes Death. Course Objectives.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

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  1. PUBLIC SPEAKING Powerful Presentations A PGI Module for Optimist International Prepared by: Ken Garner, NTX District

  2. Introduction • The “Book of Lists” identifies speaking before a group as greatest human fear • Higher than: • Heights • Bugs • Snakes • Death

  3. Course Objectives • Tips in preparation of presentation • Presentation Format • Tips to do just prior to presenting • Things to do and not do during presentation • Handling questions

  4. Preparation for a Presentation • One of the best ways to overcome the fear of giving a speech or presentation • Increases confidence • Increases enthusiasm of speaker

  5. Preparation for a Presentation • What is the purpose of the presentation? • To Inform • Announcement / Lecture • To Entertain • To Convince • Debate Format • To Call to Action • Volunteers or Contributions • Assessment of situation

  6. Preparation for a Presentation • Who is my Audience? • Audience make-up • Gender • Age • Economics • Education • Geography • General Association

  7. Preparation for a Presentation • Who is my Audience? (cont.) • Audience Knowledge of Topic? • Basic – Advanced – Diverse • Audience Attitude? • Forced to attend • Incentive related • Build credibility

  8. Preparation for a Presentation • When is the presentation to be given? • Right after lunch • Evening or morning • Could dictate: • Format • Audience involvement • Humor

  9. Preparation for a Presentation • What type of room or facility to be used? • Microphone • Set up of tables (rounds, etc.) • Wait staff • Doors • Lights • Windows • Visual Aids

  10. Preparation for a Presentation • Visual Aids • Handouts • Overheads • Flip Charts • PowerPoint • Other Props

  11. Preparation for a Presentation • Sources for Material • Books • Quotes • Emails • Internet • Reader’s Digest • Personal Experience

  12. Presentation Format • Part 1 – Opening • Grab audience’s attention • Question – Story – Joke – Music – Magic • Part 2 – Tell what you plan to tell them • How many points? • Part 3 – Tell your key points • Illustrate with stories, material, or examples • Part 4 – Tell them what you told them • Part 5 – Closing • Most important part • Jokes, Music, Stories - Personal

  13. Tips Just Prior to Presenting • No dairy products just before presenting • Never drink alcohol before speaking • Drink warm liquids – not cold • Show up early • Check Microphone, projector, visuals, etc. • BE NERVOUS! • Butterflies flight pattern

  14. Tips Just Prior to Presenting • Controlling Nerves • Breathing • Walking • Praying • Good thoughts • Smiling • Exercising/Stretching • Visualizing Program • Sitting with both feet on floor

  15. You’re On!! • 4 Ups • Wake Up! • Stand Up! • Speak Up! • Shut Up!

  16. You’re On!! • DO • Sincere Enthusiasm • Smile • Natural Gestures • Voice Variations • Speed – Volume – Pause • Involve Audience • Good Posture • Make Eye Contact

  17. You’re On!! • DO (cont) • Use handouts if appropriate • Dress Appropriately • Business is Seldom Unacceptable • Never under dress • Don’t let appearance detract • Be yourself

  18. You’re On!! • DON’T • Inappropriate Humor • Pick on people without their permission • Apologize for anything but tardiness • Fix it before you start • Read your presentation • Use “UH” or “You Know” • Play with anything

  19. Questions and Answers Period • Can make or ruin the whole speech • Dumb Questions • Don’t Exist • We didn’t cover material as well as thought • Audience wants to see your response • Sincerity and Professionalism a must

  20. Questions and Answers Period • Tips • Repeat or Restate Question • Be factual – Speculation ruins credibility • Avoid using yes or no first • Watch Verbal and Nonverbal gestures • Be confident • Admit you don’t know • Restate a key point from talk • Make sure point is on topic

  21. Evaluation • Self Evaluation • Have a peer or instructor evaluate you • Use videotape • Evaluation Forms • Speak to a mirror • Perform for family • Be Dr. Doolittle • Speak to the animals

  22. The Unforgivables • Being Unprepared • Not knowing your stuff • Being Indifferent • Being Boring

  23. Good Luck!! • Knock ‘em Dead! • Break a Leg

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