Introduction to public speaking

Presented by: Mr Brian O’Reilly Managing Director

SEA Management Consulting Company

Introduction to Public Speaking

Presentation Outline

1.  Introduction

2.  Foundations of Effective Communication

3.  Developing a Focus

4.  Preparing Content

5.  Organizing the Speech

6.  Presenting the Speech

7.  Conclusion

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1. Introduction



2. The Foundations of Public Speaking



The Speech Communication Process



Introduction to Listening

You can become a better listener Contact Details

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The Problem of Poor Listening Skills

•  Hearing

•  The process by which sound waves are received by the ear.

•  Listening

•  The act of interpreting and evaluating what is being said.



3. Developing a Focus

•  The Audience-Centred Speaker is one who tries to establish a meaningful connection with listeners.

•  All audience centred speakers should:

1.  Analyse, and

2.  Adapt.



Selecting a Topic



The Purpose



Overview of Speech Design

Introduction

General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea

Conclusion

Body

Objectives

Documentation

Transition

Title

I have a dream

Transition



4: Preparing Content

•  Field Research –  Interviews with experts –  Experiences and

investigations –  Surveys

•  Libraries –  Books and articles –  Reference works –  Electronic databases

•  Internet –  Websites –  Discussion

forums –  Blogs and vlogs

Finding Materials Efficiently



Visual Aids



Line graph



Bar graph



Pie Graph



Pictorial Graph



Charts

Flow Chart Table





Words





Favourite Colour



Earth Jupiter

Death by PowerPoint



5: Organization the Speech

1.  A well-organised speech is easier to understand.

2.  A well-organised speech is easier for the audience to remember.

3.  A well-organised speech is more lightly to be believed.



Introductions

•  Gain Attention and Interest

•  Orient the Audience

•  Guidelines for Introductions



Guidelines for Introductions

1.  Don’t prepare your introduction first.

2.  Make your introduction simple and easy to follow.

3.  Make sure that your introduction has a direct and obvious tie-in with the body of the speech.

4.  Never apologise.



Organising Main Points

•  Chronological Pattern

•  Spatial Pattern

•  Cause – Effect Pattern

•  Problem – Solution Pattern

•  Topical Pattern

•  Statement-of-Reasons Pattern



Conclusions

•  Signal the End –  Verbal signals –  Nonverbal signals

•  Summarise Key Ideas –  Reinforce the Central Idea with a Clincher –  Cite a Quotation –  Issue an Appeal or a Challenge –  Give an Illustration –  Refer to the Introduction

•  Guidelines for Conclusions Contact Details

Tel: 0903 – 351 462 Email: [email protected]

6: Presenting the Speech

1.  A well-organised speech is easier to understand.

2.  A well-organised speech is easier for the audience to remember.

3.  A well-organised speech is more lightly to be believed.

The Importance of Organization



Reasons for Nervousness

1.  Fear of being stared at.

2.  Fear of failure or rejection.

3.  Fear of the unknown.

4.  A traumatic experience in the past.

5.  Social anxiety.



7: Conclusion

•  Review of Workshop.

•  Questions and Answers.



Thankyou

Regards Mr Brian O'Reilly, Managing Director: SEA Management Consulting Company (SEA) Director: The Australian Chamber of Commerce: Vietnam (AusCham) T: +84 - 903 - 351 462 E: [email protected] W: www.seamcc.com



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Introduction to public speaking