Speech PreparationPart 3 – Delivering Presentations

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Learn how to control your nervousness

Choose a delivery style best suited to you and your speaking situation

Employ effective nonverbal cues

Employ effective visual cues

The Balance of Three

Content

Delivery

Organization

Controlling Your Nervousness

Communication Apprehension:

An individual’s level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons

Controlling Your Nervousness

Speech anxiety is very NORMAL

Cognitive Restructuring

Identify anxiety-producing self-talk

Replace the negative statements with coping statements

Controlling Your Nervousness

Building Your Confidence Think positive Prepare and practice Plan for the worst-case scenario Use positive visualization Use relaxation techniques

Methods of Delivery

Speaking from Notes Speaking from Memory Speaking Spontaneously Speaking Extemporaneously

Effective vocal delivery Vary your pitch Adjust your volume Adjust your speaking rate Use pauses Speak clearly

Stand still – plant yourself like a tree

Bend knees

Breathe

Don’t tell us you made a mistake or you are nervous

Effective Presentation Aids

The Function of Presentation Aids Help listeners process and retain

information Promote interest and motivation Convey information clearly and

concisely

Practicing Your Speech

BREATHE

Practice, and then practice again and again

Practice using presentation aids

Practice your delivery with nonverbal cues

Look at your audience

Stand still and bend knees

Practice again