Public Speaking: Vimalkumar, Chief Manager & Faculty, State Bank Academy, Gurgaon
Public Speaking: Vimalkumar, Chief Manager & Faculty, State Bank Academy, Gurgaon
Public Speaking: Vimalkumar, Chief Manager & Faculty, State Bank Academy, Gurgaon
VIMALKUMAR,
CHIEF MANAGER & FACULTY,
STATE BANK ACADEMY, GURGAON
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When asked to speak in front of a
group, most people begin to feel
butterflies in their stomachs.
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Does it happen to you too?
Excessive nerves-
Restlessness
Forgetting what you are trying to say
Choking of throat
Thumping of heart
Weak knees
Blushing of face
Sweating
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THERE IS A MYTH THAT
SPEAKERS ARE BORN
ORAL COMMUNICATION
CANNOT BE TAUGHT
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Public Speaking is a technique
and like any technique it can be
learned!!
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The agenda
Importance of Public
Speaking
Objective
Meaning of Public
Speaking
Making an effective
Public Speech
Body language
Handling Questions
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Why It is important?
Because...
Communication
Business
requirements
Winning Edge
Analytical ability
Clear Thinking
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OBJECTIVES OF THE
EXERCISE
To prepare for an effective public
speech
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What makes an
effective Public
Speaking?
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WHAT TO SAY:
CONTENTS PART
ANALYZE THE PURPOSE
3 Ws:
“WHY?”
“WHAT?”
“WHO?”
WIFT
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CONSIDER THE AUDIENCE
The public speech is tailored, keeping
in mind the audience’s:
•Knowledge •Positions
•Experience •Involvement
•Expectations •Interests
•Needs •Attitudes
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What to say:Preparation
Decide on the purpose of your speech
- Is it supposed to inform or persuade?
Select content that is compatiable with your
purpose/objective.
Gather information
- Personal experiences
- Interviews
- Newspapers/magazines/books
- Internet etc
Select contents
Expected questions
Editing of the contents
MSC
Rehearsal/Practice
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TYPES OF DELIVERY
Extemporaneous mode:
(Without referring to notes)
- Speech prepared before delivery
Plan for speaking
Outline
Content
Rehearsal
Time to gather data
Well-organised
(Disadvantage : Sticking to the structure &
ignoring audience response)
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MANUSCRIPT MODE:
Security of knowing what to say and
how to say it
Each word is painstakingly selected
Sometimes it is appropriate and
desirable
Mechanical, lacks spontaneity, stifles
interaction with participants
Read with interest, enthusiasm and
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IMPROMPTU MODE:
Delivered with little or no preparation
Ability to think on your feet
Break your topic into parts past, present
and future
Give introductory remarks
Order your thoughts
Review main points
End with a strong conclusion
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MEMORISED SPEECH
Success depends on memory
Difficulty in responding to the audience
Lacks spontaneity
SUGGESTION:
Prepare cue cards – with key words &
phrases (possibly sketches)
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STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION- TELL THEM
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO TELL THEM
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How to Say:
On the day of the presentation
THE PLACE
Check infrastructure at the venue
• Check seating arrangements
• Check for suitability of date and time
Your Appearance
Dress elegantly but without distracting colours or
jewellery
Check your appearance to be sure you are presentable
CONTROL NERVOUSNESS
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During …
The beginning ….
The opening of the Speech should be
dramatic and memorable enough to remain
with the audience long after the
presentation is over.
Then structure the Speech like a story.
Remember the 7%-38-%-55% rule
• Use simple language.
• Avoid the use of jargons and acronyms.
• Repeat terms
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During the Speech …
Deliver with a lot of enthusiasm
Smile – it is good for you and for your
audience
Before you start, make eye contact with your
audience and take a deep breath
Maintain eye contact with your audience
Avoid looking and talking only to the person
who is looking and nodding at you
Involve the audience.
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DEVELOP MAIN BODY
Examples
Definitions Testimonies
Demonstrations
•Creates understanding
Analogies
•Creates belief
•Provides relevance
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Make it more interesting
Give examples
Analogies
Anecdotes
Add appropriate humour
Cite relevant statistics
Use charts & graphs
Quote from current newspapers and
magazines.
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The Closing.
The conclusion should be on a positive
note and should be a logical close
Summarise all the aspects covered in the
presentation
Recommend and suggest action.
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BODY LANGUAGE
Postures
Eye Contact
Gestures
Smile
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QUESTIONS
• Allowyou to clarify
•Provide more information
•Demonstrates expertise
•Involves audience
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To conclude
Meaning of Public
Speaking
Importance of Public
Speaking
Objective
Making an effective
Public Speech
Body language
Handling Questions
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So for an effective and
successful public speaking, do three
things -
Practice
Practice
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