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Public Speaking Communications. The National Democratic Institute. INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES. Introductions Ground rules Ice breaker exercise. Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI. PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES. To learn and practice effective public speaking techniques
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Public SpeakingCommunications The National Democratic Institute
INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES • Introductions • Ground rules • Ice breaker exercise Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI
PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES • To learn and practice effective public speaking techniques • To reduce anxiety related to public speaking
TOPICS • Using your voice as a tool • Non-verbal communication • Writing, preparing for and delivering a speech • Interviewing and debating skills Photo: NDI
KEY TERMS • Public speaking • Gesture • Stage presence • Body language • Pitch • Tone • Other terms?
PUBLIC SPEAKING • Voice • Presentation • Stage presence • Eye contact • Body language • Physical appearance • Words Photo: NDI
VOICE Lower, Louder, Slower
VOICE Use voice as a tool Use vocal variety Keep voice steady
STAGE PRESENCE • Imagine what people see • Be confident • Keep energy high Photo: NDI
EYE CONTACT • Maintain eye contact • 5 seconds per person • -or- stare at their forehead or just above
BODY LANGUAGE • Posture/stance • Hand gestures Photo: NDI
BODY LANGUAGE • Other gestures • Walking and talking • Smile!
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE • Jewelry • Colors • Clothes • Shoes • Hair/scarf • Makeup
PREPARING YOUR REMARKS:BEFORE YOU START • Best Practices: • Know your audience • Know the occasion • Know the room
WRITING REMARKS • Write like you speak • Outline form • Avoid technical terms • Avoid words that are hard to say • Structure:
OPENING Tell them what you will tell them • Address purpose/main objective(s) • Relate to audience • Establish credibility • Grab attention
BODY Then, tell them • Main points • Organization/transitions • Examples and evidence • Visual aids • Anticipate questions Photo: NDI
CLOSING Summarize what you told them • Summarize • Tie back to your opening • Call to action
BEFORE SPEAKING • Rehearse • Anticipate questions • Bring remarks • Eat/drink with caution • Have water handy • Relax! Photo: NDI
CONTROLLING YOUR NERVES • Use nervous energy to your advantage • Anticipate negative side effects to lessen their impact
MEDIA INTERVIEWS • Consider your audience • Always refer back to your message • Formats: • Newspaper • Radio • Television
DEBATES • Preparation is key • Pause to gather your thoughts • Keep time limits in mind • Respond to the question you want to answer Photo: NDI
EXERCISE: PRACTICE SPEECH Deliver your message to the group Photo: Amy Hamelin, NDI
PUBLIC SPEAKING REVIEW • Use your voice as a tool • Pay attention to body language • Tailor remarks to your audience • Always return to your message • Practice, practice, practice • Anticipate questions