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Title: Public Speaking Communications


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Public SpeakingCommunications
The National Democratic Institute
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INTRODUCTIONS/ GROUND RULES
  • Introductions
  • Ground rules
  • Ice breaker exercise

Photo Amy Hamelin, NDI
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PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES
  • To learn and practice effective public speaking
    techniques
  • To reduce anxiety related to public speaking

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TOPICS
  • Using your voice as a tool
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Writing, preparing for and delivering a speech
  • Interviewing and debating skills

Photo NDI
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KEY TERMS
  • Public speaking
  • Gesture
  • Stage presence
  • Body language
  • Pitch
  • Tone
  • Other terms?

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PUBLIC SPEAKING
  • Voice
  • Presentation
  • Stage presence
  • Eye contact
  • Body language
  • Physical appearance
  • Words

Photo NDI
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WORDS, VOICE, BODY LANGUAGE
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VOICE
  • Lower, Louder, Slower

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VOICE
  • Use voice as a tool
  • Use vocal variety
  • Keep voice steady

10
STAGE PRESENCE
  • Imagine what people see
  • Be confident
  • Keep energy high

Photo NDI
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EYE CONTACT
  • Maintain eye contact
  • 5 seconds per person
  • -or- stare at their forehead or just above

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BODY LANGUAGE
  • Posture/stance
  • Hand gestures

Photo NDI
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BODY LANGUAGE
  • Other gestures
  • Walking and talking
  • Smile!

14
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
  • Jewelry
  • Colors
  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Hair/scarf
  • Makeup

15
EXERCISE GOOD AND BAD SPEAKING HABITS
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PREPARING YOUR REMARKSBEFORE YOU START
  • Best Practices
  • Know your audience
  • Know the occasion
  • Know the room

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WRITING REMARKS
  • Write like you speak
  • Outline form
  • Avoid technical terms
  • Avoid words that are hard to say
  • Structure

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OPENING
  • Tell them what you will tell them
  •  
  • Address purpose/main objective(s)
  • Relate to audience
  • Establish credibility
  • Grab attention

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BODY
  • Then, tell them
  • Main points
  • Organization/transitions
  • Examples and evidence
  • Visual aids
  • Anticipate questions

Photo NDI
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CLOSING
  • Summarize what you told them
  • Summarize
  • Tie back to your opening
  • Call to action  

21
BEFORE SPEAKING
  • Rehearse
  • Anticipate questions
  • Bring remarks
  • Eat/drink with caution
  • Have water handy
  • Relax!

Photo NDI
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CONTROLLING YOUR NERVES
  • Use nervous energy to your advantage
  • Anticipate negative side effects to lessen their
    impact

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MEDIA INTERVIEWS
  • Consider your audience
  • Always refer back to your message
  • Formats
  • Newspaper
  • Radio
  • Television

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DEBATES
  • Preparation is key
  • Pause to gather your thoughts
  • Keep time limits in mind
  • Respond to the question you want to answer

Photo NDI
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EXERCISE PRACTICE SPEECH
  • Deliver your message to the group

Photo Amy Hamelin, NDI
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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
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