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Public Speaking Mastery Guide

This document provides tips for mastering public speaking. It begins by listing the top 10 fears of public speaking and the 10 most common causes of public speaking anxiety. It then provides advice on structuring a speech with 2-3 main points and supporting evidence. Additional tips include using drama in your voice through articulation, variety, and pacing. Proper body language, gestures, expressions, and eye contact are also emphasized. The document concludes by stating people remember best what is said last.

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Public Speaking Mastery Guide

This document provides tips for mastering public speaking. It begins by listing the top 10 fears of public speaking and the 10 most common causes of public speaking anxiety. It then provides advice on structuring a speech with 2-3 main points and supporting evidence. Additional tips include using drama in your voice through articulation, variety, and pacing. Proper body language, gestures, expressions, and eye contact are also emphasized. The document concludes by stating people remember best what is said last.

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Public Speaking

Mastering the Art


Top 10 Fears
• Speaking Before a Group
• Heights
• Insects and Bugs
• Financial Problems
• Deep Water
• Sickness
• Death
• Flying
• Loneliness
• Dogs
Ten Common Causes Of Public Speaking Anxiety

• Public speaking is inherently stressful


• You need to be perfect in order to succeed
• Trying to cover too much material
• Wrong objectives
• Trying to please everyone
• Emulating other speakers
• Failing to be personally revealing and humble
• Expecting the worst
• Being over prepared
• Expecting too much from your performance
Well begun is half done….

• Startling statement

• Statistics

• Your own story

• A rhetorical question

• Show of energy
Structure your speech….

• 2-3 main points


• Supporting evidence
• Use transitions
• Tell your story
• Add testimony of experts

"Know your stuff. Know whom you are stuffing. Know


when they are stuffed."
Drama in your Voice

• Articulation
• Variety
• Conviction
• Pause
• Slow down – speed up
• Humour
• Stop
Tips on Using Your Voice Effectively

• Speak loud enough


• Don't shout into the microphone
• Avoid speaking in a monotone
• Change your delivery pace
• Drink water
• Check out the national news
Body Language

• Gestures
• Expressions
• Eye contact
• Smile
The “WOW” Factor
People remember best what you say last.

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