Successful Public SpeakingBy : Islam El-Hawary
Introduction
“Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively”
Gerald Ford
Benefites of Public
Speaking
• Increased self-confidence
• Improved communication skills
• Enhanced persuasion ability
• Greater social influence
• Greater control over emotions
& body language
Persuasion
Logic
Emotions
Credibility
Basic Elements of Public
Speaking
Speaker
Topic
Method
Audiences
“The success of your presentation will be
judged not by the knowledge you send but
by what the listener receives”
Lilly Walters
What is your feel in public !?
Pounding heart
Dry mouth
Shaky hands
Quivering voice
Cold sweaty palms
Stomach cramps
Your audiences then look like …
Great Public Speaking Skills
are inborn talent.
How to transfer your Fear
into Excitement ?
Fear How? Excitement
1) Deep Breathing
Fear How? Excitement
2) Shifting Focus Outwards
Look to the message you
want to send Not how you
feel
Fear How? Excitement
3) Clarity not Complexity
Components of a Successful Speech
1.Storytelling
2.Body Language
3.Tone of Voice
4.Pauses
5.Visual Aids
Components of a Successful Speech
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BodyLanguage
Tone ofVoice
Visual aids words
Message
(1) Storytelling
Components of a Successful Speech
(2) Body Language
Components of a Successful Speech
(2) Body Language
Components of a Successful Speech
Your Posture
(2) Body Language
Components of a Successful Speech
Body Placement
Correct Mistake !!!!
(2) Body Language
Components of a Successful Speech
Arms
Correct Mistake !!!!
(2) Body Language
Components of a Successful Speech
Facial Expressions
(3) Tone of Voice
Components of a Successful Speech
Talk low,talk slow,and do not talk too much “John Wayne”
(3) Tone of Voice
Components of a Successful Speech
1) Pace (speed)
2) Pitch (highness or lowness of voice)
(3) Volume (loudness
1) Pace ( speed)
There are 3 types ( Fast , Slow or Mix )
140 – 150 words per minute is a perfect
speed
+ time for jokes and participation
2) Pitch
Pitch is a placement of voice on the musical scale
ranging from high to low .
Men speak in a lower pitch (120 HZ) (good)
Women speak in a higher pitch (220 HZ)
Use higher pitch for excitement
Use lower pitch to add seriousness to the
message.
3) Volume
Too high (shouting) (incorrect)
Too low (can’t hear) (incorrect)
Varying between them is an excellent
decision
(4) Pause
Components of a Successful Speech
- Short Pause (0.5 to 2 sec.)
- Spontaneity Pause (unplanned)
- Long Pause (35 sec to 2 min.) (only
experienced speakers)
Beginners : write your presentation and identify the power words that should be underlined by pauses
10-20-30 Rule for Effective
Business Presentation
• 10 Slides
• 20 Minutes
• 30 Point Font (size)
Principles of Successful Speech
1) Preparation ( 1 hr preparation = 1
min. presentation)
2) Practice
3) Performance
Basic Speech Template
1) Attention Grabber (unusual
statement,question,…)
2) Introduction ( key points , core message)
3) Body
4) Conclusion (summary , end on strong note )
5) Call – to – action ( leave audience with
something to think about)
Important Notes
Define your audience
Write down main ideas
Be funny enough
Eye contacts
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