Public Speaking
May 24th, 2025
Why is Public Speaking �an Important Skill to Have?
Public speaking is a great life skill to have as it is necessary in many different areas.
10 Ways to Improve �Your Public Speaking Skills
WATCH THE EXPERTS
Find out what they do right. Pick up on their posture, tone, volume, hand gestures, eye contact, attire, any audio/visual aids, message.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Know your audience and don’t fall short of their expectations. If it is a formal event, be sure to look the part.
VISIT THE SPACE BEFORE PRESENTING
Test out any audio and visual aids that you will be using.
KNOW YOUR MATERIAL
Be sure to have a strong knowledge base for the material that you are covering. This will be helpful if a question arises about the topic.
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10 Ways to Improve �Your Public Speaking Skills
BODY LANGUAGE & PERSONALITY
Watch yourself in the mirror when you are practicing or record yourself on camera.
Let your personality shine through!
PRACTICE
Pay attention to your: Voice- Tone, inflection, volume, speed, pauses.
Filler Words- ‘um,’ ‘you know,’ ‘like’.
Areas of difficulty in your presentation.
GET FEEDBACK
Share your presentation with a friend, classmate, professor. Adjust your presentation with their feedback and then get feedback again.
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CONTENT
Clear
Concise
Concrete
Coherent
Complete
Correct
10 Ways to Improve �Your Public Speaking Skills
DO´S�Always repeat audience questions.
Give audience something to walk away with.
DON´T
Overload your slides
Make excuses
Defer answering questions
PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Not internet, lost of Power Point, cell phone ringing, late entrance, different size audience than expected.
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Your turn!
Work with your table to identify the BEST TV series. You will have 4 minutes to present your case.
Thanks!