Unit-1(Art Of Public Speaking- 2)

Involving the audience and holding the podium power

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Involving the audience and holding the podium power

Is it possible to be composed when your heart is racing, your knees are shaking,
and your stomach is in knots? Most definitely. Calm, reassuring, and confident,
address your audience just like you were having a conversation in your living
room

They also talk to you - not at you - but directly to you……..

Walk to the lecture with purpose……………

Acknowledge your audience!!!!!!

Begin when you are ready………

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Know You Audience: “know as much as possible about your audience:’ by

understanding your audience, “you can create examples specifically for them,
personalize your message

Ask Question from the audience: It helps in creating a bonding with the
audience and makes them attentive.

Acknowledge your audience!!!!!!

Involve the audience by asking them to ask you any question on the subject
from time to time. It will help the audience clear their doubts if they have any

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Delivering the speech:

Prepare more material than necessary……

Think positively about your audience…………

Be realistic about stage fright

Use the few minutes while you’re arranging your materials

Have your first sentence memorized and on the tip of your tongue

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Your posture is also important in projecting the right image

Stand tall, with your weight on both feet and your shoulders back. Avoid gripping the lectern.
In fact, you might step out from behind the lectern to help the audience feel more
comfortable with you and to express your own comfort and confidence in what you’re saying

Finally, think about the sound of your voice

Studies indicate that people who speak with low voice tones at a slightly faster than
average rate are perceived as being most credible. Speak in a normal, conversational tone
but with enough volume so that everyone in the audience can hear you

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CHECKLIST FOR SPEECHES AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

1. Analyze the audience.

2. Begin with an attention-getter.
3. Preview the main points.
4. Limit the discussion to no more than three or four points.
5. Explain who, what, when, where, why, and how.
6. In longer presentations, include previews and summaries of major points as you
go along.
7. Close by reviewing your main points and making a memorable statement

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Visual Aids:

1. Use visual aids to show how things look, work, or are related to one another.
2. Use visual aids to highlight important information and to create interest.
3. Select appropriate visual aids.
a. Use flip charts, boards, or transparencies for small, informal groups.
b. Use slides or films for major occasions and large groups.
4. Limit each visual aid to three or four graphed lines or five or six points.
5. Use short phrases.

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Delivery:

1. Establish eye contact.

2. Speak clearly and distinctly.
3. Do not go too fast.
4. be sure everyone can hear.
5. Speak in your natural style.
6. Stand up straight.
7. Use gestures in a natural, appropriate way.
8. Encourage questions.

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Enhancing Presentation skill

How to enhance your oral presentation skills:

Commence by examining the purpose to your oral presentation

Your topic should definitely be based on the purpose of your oral presentation.

Prepare yourself before you present your oral presentation, as this will allow
you to notice any glitches to your presentation.

In order to grab the audience attention you may want use illustrations.

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Become a better speaker through practice

In order to apply these useful techniques in performing a successful oral

presentation, it is suggested you use a guide through your oral presentation.
Human beings tend to forget things, thus it is important for you to have a set guide
to base your presentation, so you will not forget or miss present important
information or to stall in the middle of your presentation. Such guides can be in a
written format, like for instance a proposal or an agenda.

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