Public Speaking

Presenting the Message

How to say itVerbal delivery

• Pronunciation• No inarticulates• Extemporaneous• Conversational

Nonverbal elements

• Gestures• Eye contact• Posture• Volume, rate, pitch, tone• Engaging

Visual aids… should NOT replace you

Don’t stand between visual aid and the audience

Make sure it’s large enough for everyone to see

Speak to the audience, not the visual aid

Know the visual aid well enough

It’s polite to point

The 5/5 rule (Oops)

Timing and effectiveness

Feel free to integrate handouts and other aids

More pointers

Use most appropriate structure for your speech

Use the familiar to explain the new

Use vivid illustrations

Avoid being too technical

Personalize your message

Don’t speak down to your audience, but don’t overestimate their knowledge

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