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Ashraful Haque Trainer & Instructor optiMA HR Solutions
Session I
M Murshed Haider, FCMI Corporate Coach
optiMA HR Solutions
Session II
Public Speaking
Ins and out’s
Myths and Realities
Planning Steps
Tips & Techniques
Do’s and Don’ts
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“Public speaking is the art of
diluting a two minute idea with
a two-hour vocabulary”
Inform, involve, persuade or convince
Wha
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organized, speech based
mode of communication prepared,
wider groups
However, it can be unprepared and unstructured as well
“To be a Public Speaker is to have a story to tell”
Manage to inspire audiences to take actions
Succ
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Audiences leave with the wish of doing something
The power to inspire has names: Charisma, Persuasion, Influence
Whatever we call it, it all comes to the ability to move people
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Extemporaneous Speech
Impromptu Speech
Memorized Speech
Given without previous preparation
Speaker is asked or prompted for some reason to talk on the spur of the moment
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Also known as speaking from manuscript or memory
Appropriate or required in cases where the speaker’s word may reflect the official policy of a business or nation
Extemporaneous Speech
Impromptu Speech
Memorized Speech
Mo
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Speaker builds his compositions prior to presentation but creates his language during the time of speaking
Talking is made with final outline as guide
Extemporaneous Speech
Impromptu Speech
Memorized Speech
10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 40% of what we hear & see 70% of what we say 90% of what we say and do
The average adult retains
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Being on the spotlight is the ONLY fear that breaks your confidence
Public speaking myths & realities
1
Good speakers are born, not made
Myth #1
Reality #1
“I was not born as a good speaker, so I am a hopeless case”
People are not born as good speakers. They require preparation and practice in order to become effective speakers
2
I failed first time I spoke in front of people, so I will fail again
Myth #2
Reality #2
Many successes start with failure. Thomas Watson, the President of FBI says, “In order to succeed, double your failure rate”
3
If I follow exactly what someone says and does, I will be as effective as that person.
Myth #3
Reality #3
Other peoples styles are extremely useful as models, but you must present in the way that is most comfortable and effective for you.
4
People who speak and look confident do not feel nervous
Myth #4
Reality #4
Most speakers experience some type of nervous energy that they acknowledge but try to transform it into positive energy
5
People who speak well have an innate talent for giving impromptu talks.
Myth #5
Reality #5
Impromptu speakers prepare as much as possible and use some type of structured format even when speaking impromptu.
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Myth #6
Reality #6
Everyone has to love me and my talk or I am a failure.
It does not matter if people like or dislike you or your talk. What is important is that you are confident in the subject matter.
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Myth #7
Reality #7
Every presentation I do must be perfect.
The knowledgeable speaker is always aware of the possibility of mistakes, and should not expect a completely flawless performance.
MY SLIDES ENDS HERE
Lincoln All men are created equal Luthar King I have a dream Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you Roosevelt The only thing we have to fear is fear itself Bangabandhu Ebarer shongram …
GREAT SPEECHES
Public speaking Planning Steps
Conquer Your Fear Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Know Your Audience
Organize Your Speech
Present Your Speech
Non-Verbal Communication
Visual Aids
Managing Questions
Conquer Your Fear
Top 10 Fears Amongst Asians 1. Speaking before a group
2. Heights
3. Insects and bugs
4. Financial Problems
5. Deep Water
6. Sickness
7. Death
8. Flying 9. Loneliness
10. Dogs
• Fear of being laughed at
• Fear of making mistake
• Fear of forgetting what they are going to say
• Fear of rejection
• Fear that no one will respond
• Fear that someone will question, they can’t answer
Isn’t the fear common???
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Mentally • Spend more time preparing than speaking
• Know your opening and know your closing
Logistically • Visit the place ahead of your speaking
• If speak on a stage, get acquaint
• Practice microphone and adjust voice
Physically • For small group-shake hand
• For larger group- make eye contact
• Revolve your look between audiences
Know Your Audience
4 t
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ces 1. Prisoner
• This is the person who does not want to be here. You will find him or her inattentive
2. Vacationer • This is the person who volunteers to go to any
seminar, figuring it is better to be in a meeting than at work or home.
3. Graduate • This is the person who thinks he does not need to
be here because he already knows everything
4. Student • The attentive, hard-working, model audience who
wants to hear what you have to say.
Organize Your Speech
Know your topic
Organization of you speech
Add spark to you talk Write your speech
Practice
Roof: Closing
Pillars: Core Message, Key points
Foundation: Opening
10% time
80% time
10% time
Organization of your speech
Present Your Speech
7 t
ips
1. Know the topic of your presentation inside and out
2. Practice your delivery. Don’t Memorize
3. Pay attention to audience. Make them comfortable
4. Power of PAUSE
5. Do Not Speak to Your Slides (10/20/30 rule)
6. Body Language
7. Have a backup plan
Non-Verbal Communication
5 ti
ps
1. Hand movement
2. Voice modulation
3. Podium
4. Eye contact
5. Body
Visual Aids
Opt
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1. Should you memorize?
2. Written speech
3. Writing on hand or finger!
4. Key points on a piece of paper (image)
5. Power Point
Managing Questions
5 Ti
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1. Always seek questions from audience
2. Be prepared for the common questions
3. Thank the questioner – buy the time
4. Don’t bluff
5. Ask the audience for the answer
Public Speaking DON’Ts
DOs
DOs Tell stories
Use examples
Finish strongly
Organize your speech well
DON’Ts Just read your speech
Use big complex words/jargon
Show complex slides
Be boring and monotonous
So we now know...
What is public speaking
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Public speaking myths and realities
Public speaking planning steps
Public speaking DOs & DON’Ts
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