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Public Speaking Tips

The ‘C’s, ‘S’s and ‘P’s

The 4 ‘C’s

While you may be the one speaking, speaking isn't really about you. It is about your

audience. The 4 Cs will help you get in the mindset to give a great presentation.

•••• Content - What is my message? Get this clear in your mind before you create your

presentation or video.

•••• Consideration - Who is my audience and what is important to them?

•••• Confidence - What confidence tips will help me give a good performance?

•••• Contribution - How will my speech help to inspire others?

The 5 ‘S’s make you look really confident

•••• Stride

•••• Stand

•••• Smile

•••• Speak

•••• Stand

The 5 ‘P’s make a nifty tip to remind us how to use our voice

•••• Projection – Make sure people at the back can hear you, but you don’t deafen those

at the front!

•••• Pace – Keep a steady pace to make sure you don’t exhaust your audience. You may

like to vary the pace to keep it interesting, for example slowing down to build tension,

speeding up to increase excitement.

•••• Pitch – Vary your pitch to keep your voice interesting to listen to.

•••• Pronunciation – Make sure all your words are clear.

•••• Pause – Don’t be afraid of a moment of silence. Pausing will give time for your ideas

to sink in.

With thanks to Jump Training & Development for the C’s and S’s.

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ABC tips for speaking to younger children

The 3 A’s

Attention span:

Younger children have a shorter attention span.

Keep your talk or instructions short.

Appropriate

Make sure your language and examples are appropriate to the age range.

Action

Kids learn by doing. So get them involved. Songs, actions, games, role play, stories,

pictures or props are great ways to demonstrate your point whilst keeping your audience

engaged.

The 3 B’s

Be yourself

As a guest in the school, the students will automatically be interested in you and what

you have to say. So be yourself.

Be fun

Kids like to have fun. Smile and enjoy what you’re doing.

Be prepared

Practice, practice, practice before you give your presentation. The children will get more

out of it and so will you.

The 3 C’s

Control

Keep control of the group by following any school rules. The teacher is there to keep

control of the classroom. Ask for their support if you need it.

Confidence

Be confident when you speak. Young kids are more likely to pay attention when you

show you are confident.

Care

They will be looking to you as a role model. Be yourself and be a good example for you

and We Are What We Do.