Workshop on public speaking by opti_ma

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Ashraful Haque Trainer & Instructor optiMA HR Solutions

Session I

M Murshed Haider, FCMI Corporate Coach

optiMA HR Solutions

Session II

Public Speaking

Ins and out’s

Myths and Realities

Planning Steps

Tips & Techniques

Do’s and Don’ts

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“Public speaking is the art of

diluting a two minute idea with

a two-hour vocabulary”

Inform, involve, persuade or convince

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organized, speech based

mode of communication prepared,

wider groups

However, it can be unprepared and unstructured as well

“To be a Public Speaker is to have a story to tell”

Manage to inspire audiences to take actions

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Audiences leave with the wish of doing something

The power to inspire has names: Charisma, Persuasion, Influence

Whatever we call it, it all comes to the ability to move people

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Extemporaneous Speech

Impromptu Speech

Memorized Speech

Given without previous preparation

Speaker is asked or prompted for some reason to talk on the spur of the moment

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Also known as speaking from manuscript or memory

Appropriate or required in cases where the speaker’s word may reflect the official policy of a business or nation

Extemporaneous Speech

Impromptu Speech

Memorized Speech

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Speaker builds his compositions prior to presentation but creates his language during the time of speaking

Talking is made with final outline as guide

Extemporaneous Speech

Impromptu Speech

Memorized Speech

10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 40% of what we hear & see 70% of what we say 90% of what we say and do

The average adult retains

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Being on the spotlight is the ONLY fear that breaks your confidence

Public speaking myths & realities

1

Good speakers are born, not made

Myth #1

Reality #1

“I was not born as a good speaker, so I am a hopeless case”

People are not born as good speakers. They require preparation and practice in order to become effective speakers

2

I failed first time I spoke in front of people, so I will fail again

Myth #2

Reality #2

Many successes start with failure. Thomas Watson, the President of FBI says, “In order to succeed, double your failure rate”

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If I follow exactly what someone says and does, I will be as effective as that person.

Myth #3

Reality #3

Other peoples styles are extremely useful as models, but you must present in the way that is most comfortable and effective for you.

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People who speak and look confident do not feel nervous

Myth #4

Reality #4

Most speakers experience some type of nervous energy that they acknowledge but try to transform it into positive energy

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People who speak well have an innate talent for giving impromptu talks.

Myth #5

Reality #5

Impromptu speakers prepare as much as possible and use some type of structured format even when speaking impromptu.

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Myth #6

Reality #6

Everyone has to love me and my talk or I am a failure.

It does not matter if people like or dislike you or your talk. What is important is that you are confident in the subject matter.

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Myth #7

Reality #7

Every presentation I do must be perfect.

The knowledgeable speaker is always aware of the possibility of mistakes, and should not expect a completely flawless performance.

MY SLIDES ENDS HERE

Lincoln All men are created equal Luthar King I have a dream Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you Roosevelt The only thing we have to fear is fear itself Bangabandhu Ebarer shongram …

GREAT SPEECHES

Public speaking Planning Steps

Conquer Your Fear Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Know Your Audience

Organize Your Speech

Present Your Speech

Non-Verbal Communication

Visual Aids

Managing Questions

Conquer Your Fear

Top 10 Fears Amongst Asians 1. Speaking before a group

2. Heights

3. Insects and bugs

4. Financial Problems

5. Deep Water

6. Sickness

7. Death

8. Flying 9. Loneliness

10. Dogs

• Fear of being laughed at

• Fear of making mistake

• Fear of forgetting what they are going to say

• Fear of rejection

• Fear that no one will respond

• Fear that someone will question, they can’t answer

Isn’t the fear common???

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Mentally • Spend more time preparing than speaking

• Know your opening and know your closing

Logistically • Visit the place ahead of your speaking

• If speak on a stage, get acquaint

• Practice microphone and adjust voice

Physically • For small group-shake hand

• For larger group- make eye contact

• Revolve your look between audiences

Know Your Audience

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• This is the person who does not want to be here. You will find him or her inattentive

2. Vacationer • This is the person who volunteers to go to any

seminar, figuring it is better to be in a meeting than at work or home.

3. Graduate • This is the person who thinks he does not need to

be here because he already knows everything

4. Student • The attentive, hard-working, model audience who

wants to hear what you have to say.

Organize Your Speech

Know your topic

Organization of you speech

Add spark to you talk Write your speech

Practice

Roof: Closing

Pillars: Core Message, Key points

Foundation: Opening

10% time

80% time

10% time

Organization of your speech

Present Your Speech

7 t

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1. Know the topic of your presentation inside and out

2. Practice your delivery. Don’t Memorize

3. Pay attention to audience. Make them comfortable

4. Power of PAUSE

5. Do Not Speak to Your Slides (10/20/30 rule)

6. Body Language

7. Have a backup plan

Non-Verbal Communication

5 ti

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1. Hand movement

2. Voice modulation

3. Podium

4. Eye contact

5. Body

Visual Aids

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1. Should you memorize?

2. Written speech

3. Writing on hand or finger!

4. Key points on a piece of paper (image)

5. Power Point

Managing Questions

5 Ti

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1. Always seek questions from audience

2. Be prepared for the common questions

3. Thank the questioner – buy the time

4. Don’t bluff

5. Ask the audience for the answer

Public Speaking DON’Ts

DOs

DOs Tell stories

Use examples

Finish strongly

Organize your speech well

DON’Ts Just read your speech

Use big complex words/jargon

Show complex slides

Be boring and monotonous

So we now know...

What is public speaking

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Public speaking myths and realities

Public speaking planning steps

Public speaking DOs & DON’Ts

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