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Preparing a speech

Preparing a speech

“There is only one thing to fear, that’s our fear”

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 

CREATING

  • Your speech must contain only 2-3 main ideas. If you use more than 3 main ideas your audience will not be able to concentrate on them.
  • A very useful thing to know about is “the effect of the edge”. It means that your audience mostly remembers only the beginning and the end of your speech. So if you want people to remember something important, put this information in the beginning or in the end of your speech. And, of course, if you want to impel people to do something, make it also in the end of your speech.
  • It will be better if you put more positive information in the end of your speech. This will encourage your audience. It’s important to leave people in a good mood.
  • Try to use simple and clear words in your speech. It must be easy for understanding.
  • If you want people to convince of something, don’t use many arguments. It’s better to use only 1 or 2 but very strong. Because if you use too many arguments, your audience will think that you’re trying to trick it in someway.
  • It will be nice if you use some quotes in your speech. Usage of quotes will help you to make an impression on your audience. Quote is rather good beginning or ending for your speech. But in general you can use them in any place. It’s very important to say quotes by heart. If you say the quote looking to some paper this will strongly decrease it’s effect.
  • Start your speech with something that will grab everyone’s attention. Be sure you have your opening memorized.

PREPARING

  • It is crucial to practice your presentation out loud. It is the most effective way to overcome your fear and to feel yourself confident. It’s better to rehearse in front of the mirror. Consider tape recording your practice session to see what improvements you can make. If you have access to videotape equipment, make and view a video of your speech.
  • If you have any figures, dates, names etc. in your speech, keep them in mind especially carefully. You’ll have no time to remember this data during your speech.
  • Pay attention not to saying “uh..uh..” . Keep practising until you get rid of them.

SPEAKING

  • Use pauses in your speech. Sometimes your silence will attract people more than the strongest words. You can use pauses to emphasize some important things or to transit to a new logical part of your speech.
  • Use vocal variety. The fastest way to lose your audience is to speak in a monotone. Vary your pitch and volume. Let your enthusiasm show.
  • During your speech use natural and effective gestures. Remember that gestures must amplify the meaning of your words. Avoid keeping elbows glued to your side or using the "fig leaf" position.
  • Maintain eye contact with the audience throughout the presentation.
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