introduction to public speaking
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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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Introduction to Listening
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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.
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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.
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Overview of Speech Design
Introduction
General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea
Conclusion
Body
Objectives
Documentation
Transition
Title
I have a dream
Transition
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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
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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.
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Introductions
• Gain Attention and Interest
• Orient the Audience
• Guidelines for Introductions
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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.
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Organising Main Points
• Chronological Pattern
• Spatial Pattern
• Cause – Effect Pattern
• Problem – Solution Pattern
• Topical Pattern
• Statement-of-Reasons Pattern
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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
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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
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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.
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7: Conclusion
• Review of Workshop.
• Questions and Answers.
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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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