Effective Communication Example: Public Speaking By Leekbir Tansaoui http://www.mawazinepress.com
Effective Communication Example: Public Speaking
By Leekbir Tansaoui http://www.mawazinepress.com
What is Communication?
Nonverbal Communicationa.Body languageb.Eye contact
Importance of Communication
a. Plass Presentationsb.Field Researchc. Business
Communicationsd.Public Speaking
Fear of Public Speaking
Population a.Fear no.1 = Public Speakingb.b. Fear No.2 = DeathStage frighta.In spotlightb.Unpreparedc.Inexperienced
Effective Communication
a. Preparationb.Practicec. Presence
Effective Communication
Preparationa. Research - non-researchb. Format - speak on what you know:
Notes, outline main points Note cards vs. full sized
paper
Sample Speech Outline
I. IntroductionThesis
II. BodySupport arguments
III. ConclusionReview
Effective Communication
Practicea.Practice makes perfectb.Revisionc.Get time right
Effective Communication
Presencea.Nervousness - fright is commonb.Body language1.voice tone2. gestures3. eye contact c. Positive attitude
Things You Shouldn’t Do
a. Read directly from notes.b.Read directly from screen.c. Turn back on audience.d.Slouch, hands in pockets.e. Don’t make nervous
gestures.f. Talk too fast.g.Talk too quietly.
Things You Should Do
a. Eye contactb.Can glance at
notesc. Appropriate
gesturesd. Rhetorical
questions to involve audience
Ten Successful TipsControl the “Butterflies”
1. Know the room- become familiar with the place of presentation
2. Know the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers
3. Know your material-increased nervousness is due to un-preparedness
Control the “Butterflies”
4. Relaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to ease the tension
5. Visualize giving your speech-Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful
Control the “Butterflies”
6. People want you to succeed-the audience is there to see you succeed not to fail
7. Don’t apologize-by mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes
Control the “Butterflies”
8. Turn nervousness into positive energy-nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into vitality and enthusiasm
Control the “Butterflies”
9. Gain experience-experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking
10. Practice takes you from this...
To this….