Public Speaking

by Rob Lamont 1997  Updated in 2001

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What is Public speaking?
It is the method by which a person coveys to a number of other persons his thoughts, ideas and desires. 

What is a successful talk?
One where the audience understands, remembers and responses! 

What makes up a talk?
 Content:   What is said. 
 Presentation:   How it is said. 

Why speak?
You have something important to say. 
 

CONTENT

  Simple 
  Relevant 
  Sufficient 
  Accurate 
  Precise 
  Well-illustrated. Why use two illustrations if one is clear. 
  Flow
 
 

PREPARATION

  Understand the topic 
  A useable framework:  Introduction 
     Argument 
     Conclusion 
  Research, books etc. 
  Sift through the material 
  Draft 
  Notes 
  Summary 
  Memorize
 
 

Presentation

  Friendly 
  Confident 
  Sincere 
  Self-controlled 
 
 

Appearance

  Body Language 
  Clothing 
  Voice 
 

Delivery

  Natural 
  Vital 
  Pleasant 
  Expressive 
  Tone 
  Volume 
  Rate 
  Important ideas 
  Visual Aids 
 

Warnings

  Stories with no meaning 
  Rambling 
  Long sentences 
  Stories for no real reason 

PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING

Off the cuff  (Spontaneous)
Story
Planned
Testimony
Call to response

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