Effective Delivery

Effective DeliveryUnit 2

Discussion Starter How can a podium be a potential

advantage or disadvantage?

Manuscript Method Speech is written out word for word and

then delivered from a lectern, or a stand used to hold papers.

Speaker primarily reads the speech. Political figures often use this type of

delivery

Manuscript Method Pros

Speaker less likely to make mistakes in content of speech

Speaker should have ample time to deliver speech

Speaker can feel more comfortable with audience

Cons Lose touch with

audience due to concentrating on papers

Lack of eye contact makes your speech unavailable

Manuscript Method http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UV1fs8lAbg

Memorized Method Every word of the speech is memorized. No notes are used

Memorized Method Pros

Eye contact will help keep audience engaged

Cons If you forget a

word while giving the speech, you can become tense

Message can come across as dishonest

Memorized Method https://

www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion#t-5637

Discussion Starter How do repeated words and phrases

such as “like” “and a” and “you know” hurt a speakers credibility?

Why could this make a speaker lose confidence?

Extemporaneous Method You don’t write out your speech word for

word, nor do you have it memorized. Free to choose words on the spot, but

can use a notecard to outline ideas. In speech, we are given 30 mins to

prepare

Extemporaneous Method Pros

You can be natural and yourself

You can look at audience to gage reactions, and if need be, are able to do some adjusting to your speech

Body is allowed to become a part of the communication process

Cons You may flub up

your fluency or forget to say something you wanted to say

Extemporaneous Method (See NFL DVD of champions for visual

example)

Impromptu Method “Not rehearsed” Speaking spontaneously for a short time You must have a quick mind Requires little preparation

Impromptu Method Pros

Allows you to be yourself

Can be impressive to your audience

Cons Could lose your

train of thought Appear

disorganized Could appear to

have inadequate vocabulary

Potential for dead space

Impromptu Method (See NFL DVD of champions for visual

example)

Section 2Using your voice

Discussion Starter What are some of the reasons speakers

often speak too quickly when they get in front of an audience?

What might a rapid rate do to a speaker’s confidence level?

What should someone do if they notice that they are speaking too rapidly?

Respiratory System & Voice http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2lRhe_Fc04

Continued Discussion Think of a celebrity that has a very

distinctive voice. Is the voice distinctive because of the rate, pitch, volume or articulation? If the celebrity were to modify her/his voice, would she/he still be famous?

Morgan Freeman http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFxKt1sexVc

Homeless guy goes famous http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rPFvLUWkzs

Rate The speed at which we speak When speakers speak too rapidly, the

audience doesn’t have time to fully understand what is being said.

Speaker could also run out of breath when speaking too fast.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH!

Gilmore Girls!!! http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiyiZXCtHGc

Pitch The vocal notes you hit while speaking-

the highs and lows of your voice. Make sure to vary your pitch so you

don’t bore your audience or sound monotone (using the same rate and pitch)

Let’s Speak Whale! http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJGeeryk0Eo

Volume The loudness or softness of your voice Picture yourself in these situations:

Seated next to a friend at a rock concert Seated next to a friend before the

morning announcements at school Seated next to a friend at the library Seated in a small conference room before

a staff meeting

Articulation (enunciation) the crispness, the

distinctness, with which we say the syllables in a word.

The jaw, the lips and the tongue are known as the main articulators.

Poor articulation “Whataya gonna

do d’night?” “Didja see’m

doot?” “Doya wanna talk

ter onaphone?”

What are you going to do tonight?

Did you see him do it?

Do you want to talk to her on the phone?

Just you wait Henry Higgins! http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttzV1YoU0uI

Pronunciation Saying the sounds of a word properly

and stressing the correct syllable. Nothing can destroy a good speech or

interview more quickly than a mispronounced word.

Hip-hop-anonymous? http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnbL56_S9rQ

Section 3Using your body

Discussion Starter Which image shows bodies being used

most effectively to convey a positive message?

Power Pose! https://

www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

Platform Movement Walking or stepping in a purposeful

manner from one spot to another while speaking.

Discussion What sometimes happens during a

speech or presentation if you start thinking about your platform movement too much?

Why do you think that walking and talking is so difficult for some people?

Platform Movement- What not to do Don’t pace back and forth Don’t wander or take strolls from spot to

spot with no purpose Don’t avoid movement because your

are afraid you will look silly

Platform Movement- When should I move? “Do’s” Move when going from one section of

your speech to another Start your speech in the front & center,

you should also end here Movement is also good when you’re

changing your emotional appeal Finally, move if it feels right to you,

sometimes the rules don’t apply.

Discussion Why is it especially important for the

inexperienced speaker to know how exactly many steps he or she is going to take?

Why should the movement be primarily centralized?

How do I move? Move in a comfortable and relaxed

manner, leading with the leg in the direction you are moving

Move toward the audience, but don’t make the angle too extreme

Know how many steps you are going to take beforehand: 1,3 or 5 step method is easiest.

Discussion Starter Think of a time you watched a speaker

who used gestures that didn’t appeal to you as an audience.

Why do you think it affected you in that way? (What does finger pointing suggest to you?)

Gestures Actions in which the body or parts of the

body move to express an idea or emotion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ywrgCA-1I

Discussion Starter How can awkward gestures take away

from a speaker’s credibility and ability to share his or her message?

What do awkward gestures sometimes communicate to the audience about the speaker and his or her level of nervousness?

Learn the Gesture Zone The gesture zone

is an imaginary box in front of you

Learn to “Lift and Lay” your hands (see common errors in book) Lift your arms and hands so that they

move comfortably up and out Then, lay your hands at the end of a

gesture as if you were laying them on an imaginary ledge or table.

Practice the string idea It is as though your body is connected

by a series of strings that react to one another

The idea is a good way to remind yourself to keep the upper portion of your body actively involved when gesturing.

Recalling the facts The term given for taking steps and

moving from one spot to another is_____________ ___________?

Recalling the facts You can control your hands when you

are gesturing by being aware of the ____________ ____________?

Recalling the Facts You should involve your entire body

when you gesture. The ____________ test is a method of showing you how your head and shoulders should be an active extension of arm gestures.

Section 4Using your face

Discussion Starter Why is a genuine smile the best sales

tool? Why should you be thinking about

selling something while you are making a speech or presentation?

The Importance of The Face Determines whether you are believed or

not. Your face can show your listeners how

you feel about your material and how you feel about yourself as a speaker.

If your face doesn’t “sell it” your audience doesn’t “buy it”

Discussion Starter Why do you think that many speakers

have tunnel vision and look only at those people in the middle of the room and near the front during a speech or presentation?

The eyes Make meaningful eye contact Look at each person for a # of seconds

before moving on to a different person in the audience.

Don’t have a stare down contest or stand too close.

Make your audience feel you are interested in each and every one of them.

The eyes cont. Don’t forget to make eye contact with

people with the far sides of the audience.

Make eye contact with people not things. This will make a positive impression.

Audience Feedback Good eye contact with your audience

will help you figure out how the audience is reacting to what you’re saying.

Are they fidgeting in their chairs? Do they appear irritated? Are they smiling and nodding their heads? Are they leaning toward you or away from you? Are they avoiding eye contact? Do they look confused?

Making your overall delivery the best! Importance of your voice Importance of your body Importance of your face.

Recalling the facts What is sustained eye contact? What are three eye contact strategies

that can help you communicate nonverbally with your audience?

Why does a good speaker always have to be aware of audience feedback?