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Public Speaking

Public Speaking. District Convention 2017. Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Chair Kyle ‘Kai’ Catarata, Valley Club President. Public speaking can be SCARY !. Public Speaking. PROS Confidence boost Gain the respect of others Provides a challenge More experience

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Public Speaking

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  1. Public Speaking District Convention 2017 Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Chair Kyle ‘Kai’ Catarata, Valley Club President

  2. Public speaking can be SCARY!

  3. Public Speaking PROS • Confidence boost • Gain the respect of others • Provides a challenge • More experience • Provides more opportunities CONS • Stress-inducing • Time-consuming • Fear of failure and embarrassment • Deplete self-esteem

  4. How do you preparefor public speaking?

  5. Research • Know what you are presenting beforehand • Get various perspectives and opinions • Reference a range of sources • Website • Books • Guides

  6. Organize Topics • Outline the important points • Introduction • Body • Conclusion • Write your speech or main topics out • Memorize the order

  7. Introduction • Open with a BANG! • Gain the attention of your audience • You can use • Humor • Quotes • Questions • Songs • Indicate your topic

  8. Body • Make your topic personable • Elaborate on the subject • Use examples • Encourage audience interaction • Stay well-focused

  9. Conclusion • Restate your subject • Summarize the main points • State the key message • End memorably

  10. Speaking Confidently • Everyone gets nervous • Prepare and practice • Visualize your success • Connect with your audience • Act confident

  11. Speaking Tips • Speak slowly • Use markers in your speech • Look right, center, and left • Utilize the stage • Consider hand gestures • SMILE :)

  12. Things to Avoid • Verbal Tics/Filler Words (ex. – um, very, etc.) • Swaying or stepping back and forth • Overusing hand gestures • Touching face or hair • Leaning

  13. Now YOU try it!

  14. ? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

  15. Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Chair, 2016-2017

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