Public Speaking Essentials

Public Speaking Essentials

Presented by Taha Ghayyur

Why Public Speaking Matters?

PUBLIC SPEAKING ESSENTIALS



Enhanced self-confidence & self-esteem Better visibility and success at school & work Better communication with family, friends, co-

workers & community Ability to influence & motivate others Ability to deal with conflicts Top leadership skill Better sales person & Daee / Caller to God A special blessing and gift from God Always room to learn and improve

Types of Speeches


Types of Speeches

Types of Speech Content

Types of Speeches

Types of Speech ContentPersuasive - Persuasive speaking can involve everything from arguing about politics, to religious sermons (Khutbah), to a sales or fundraising pitch.Informative - Informative speaking generally centers on talking about people, events, processes, places, or things. It could also be instructional speech about a product or a process.Entertaining (Special Occasion) - Special Occasion (or ceremonial, commemorative, or epideictic) speech usually pay tribute or praise a person, an institution, an event, idea, or place.

Types of Speeches

Types of Speech Delivery

1.Read Word-for-Word from Manuscript (for formal / official occasions)2.Delivered from Memory (fully memorized and well rehearsed speech)3.Extemporaneous (prepared speech delivered from brief notes; most commonly used)4.Impromptu (no prior preparation at all on a topic speaker is very comfortable with)

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Dealing with Public Speaking Anxiety










Anxiety ExcitementBEFORE YOU TAKE THE DREADED STEPS!Rehearse as much as possibleDo physical exercise or play a game before arrivingArrive early & get familiar with the stage, mic, and audienceTalk to some people in audience before going upFind out before hand what type of audience you will have (age, gender, level of knowledge, ethnicity…etc.)Tell yourself, “Audience don’t know anything about the topic”Remember, “People want me to succeed, not fail. They are not my enemies, they are my supporters”Ask yourself, “What is the worst that could happen?”Do “Deep Breathing” or “Belly Breathing” exercise


Anxiety ExcitementBEFORE YOU TAKE THE DREADED STEPS!Read the Dua of Prophet Musa [Surah TaHa 20:25-28]


Anxiety ExcitementDURING THE PRESENTATIONAcknowledge to your self if you are nervousDo “Deep Breathing” or “Belly Breathing” exercise again if neededMake eye-contact with 2-4 people in audience throughoutHave notes / written speech to refer toShow a big smileAsk a question to engage and win over audience Start with a Quote or Story to develop your confidenceMemorize the first few lines of your speech

Crafting & Organizing Your Speech



3 P’s of Public Speaking Process:

PreparationPracticePerformance




Before You Write & Structure Your Speech:

1.Topic: Decide on your topic.2.Audience: Consider the audience and refining your topic to suit them.3.Purpose: Decide on and state the purpose of your speech.4.Speech Pattern: Choose an organizational method / speech pattern to structure your speech:

Cause - Effect Problem - Solution Logical (most commonly used) Spatial or Geographic Time or Chronological Advantage - Disadvantage


Write Your Speech:

1. Introduction What is the topic of your speech? Why should the audience listen to your speech ? What will your main points be?

2. The Body What are your main points and ideas (sub-topics)? What is your supporting evidence and information

(stories, examples, statistics, quotes…etc.)?3. The Conclusion

What were the main points of your speech, and what do you want the audience to remember?

Do’s and Don’ts of Speech Delivery



DO’s - Before Presentation:

Practice, Practice, Practice! Rehearse with a friend or family member (watch for time, tone of voice, speed, visuals, and body language)Dress well & professionally from top to bottomBring a legible copy of your speech scriptIf you are doing a PowerPoint or using technology, make sure to test it beforehand and have a backup readyPlan for any props ahead of time and setup before you startArrive at least 15 minutes earlyLearn more about your audience


DO’s - During Presentation:

Opening: Greeting: Greet with a smile and enthusiastic

voice Look confident Hook: Use a question, a quote, or a story to grab

audience’s attentionEye Contact: Look around in the audience and fix your eyes on 3-4 people in the audience throughoutBody Language: Make your gestures welcoming and positive (hands, shoulders, legs, eyes, lips, and posture)


DO’s - During Presentation:

Tone of Voice (Pace & Pitch): Keep steady the speed (140-150 words / min.) and vary the volume (high for excitement, low for serious points)Pauses: Uses pauses to emphasize a point and to get audience’s attention (1-2 seconds) Visuals & Props: Enhance your presentation with PowerPoint presentation or things to showConclusion: Repeat the purpose and main points of your speech and leave audience a call to action


DON’TsLook unfriendly and stiffDress inappropriatelyHide behind a screen or the podiumRead off your notes or PowerPoint presentationConfuse audience with too many points and sub-pointsTell your point, but show with examples of storiesGo over timeTalk about yourself at lengthSpend too much time in introduction or go off topicTell jokes, but use humour wiselyMake funny facesUse fillers: “Um”, “Ah”, “Like”….etc.




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