Miss Teen South Carolina 2007
• You never know when you might have to speak… don’t sound like this when you do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdhMSEqhfg&feature=BFa&list=PL220DEDC6D5A2FBE0&lf=results_main
TED Talk… about nothing
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc&list=PLATeFdECzJp7YSD2MFbkgfYCHo-aVefLx&index=2
• 1. The Message – Your Content
* Written Speech* Information on Notecards* The thoughts / emotion you want
to convey
The Technical: 1. Communication Process
Effective “Messages”What makes these “messages” effective?
• http://youtu.be/WjWDrTXMgF8?t=1m56shttp://
dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-presidents-gatekeepers/videos/must-watch-tear-down-this-wall.htm
This would be pretty cool… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbg9kFDTxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rffLyHrLqMs
So much of your message is “sold” in the first 30 seconds
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_VvIr1KkLo
EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE SPPECH OPENINGS
• Encoding your message effectivelyA. OrganizationB. Clarity and SpecificityC. Focus D. Word Choice and DictionE. Verbal Delivery Clues1. Tone2. Inflection3. Pacing F. Non-Verbal Clues1. Movement2. Gestures
The Big Keys: Communication Process
Speech Example
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26ItndGwZo&feature=related
Make a list of effective verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques and effective elements of the content in this speech.
The Practical - Useful “Encoding” Tips
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URkFAnSvGk4&feature=pyv&ad=5884792548&kw=public%20speaking
1. Know your audience2. Strive for brevity3. Be prepared for blank
thoughts4. Think positive
TED Talk – Body Language
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc&list=PLATeFdECzJp7YSD2MFbkgfYCHo-aVefLx&index=2
Three Reasons For Establishing Effective Eye Contact
• Engaging Your Audience
• Personalizing Your Speech
• Empowering Your Audience
Effective Eye Contact vs. Ineffective Eye Contact
• Looking “at” vs. Looking “through”
• Establishing Equity Across the Audience
• Finding Comfortable Eyes
Three Reasons for Using Effective Hand Gestures
• Emphasizing Key Points
• Keeping your audience’s eyes alert
• Establishing a connection with your audience
Effective Gesturing vs. Ineffective Gesturing
• Finding a balance and avoiding too many gestures
• Avoiding distracting gestures
• Making sure your hands are free
More Practical Tips• Body Language, Gesturing, and Movement– Comfort– Casual yet Commanding– Hand Gestures - Adequate but not extrahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAz-grHMhTE
Three Reasons for Using Effective Movement
• Breaking the barrier between speaker and audience
• Engaging your audience
• Reflecting Comfort and Confidence
Importance of Proper Posture
• Establishing tone and atmosphere
• Establishing professionalism and credibility
• Maintaining comfort and poise
More Quick and Practical Tips
• The Power of the Pause• Eye Contact• Know the material• Quality Content – and PASSION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmGh3MvLCps
A Few Tips on Movement and Posture
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjGz4PS6sI
Key Elements of VERBAL DELIVERY
• 1. PACING and BREATHING• 2. INFLECTION and EMPHASIS• 3. PROJECTION• 4. VOLUME• 5. ENUNCIATION• 6. COMMAND
Now… Let’s apply these tips
• Keeping in mind all of the previous tips we have discussed, make a LONG list of all the problems with the following speech:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg&feature=related