Effective Public Speaking Tips

Question by : Some speakers/events are INSPIRATIONAL, others are TRANSFORMATIONAL. In your opinion, what is the difference?
Giving a talk in 2 weeks and I need opinions on what motivates lasting significant change in human behavior

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Answer by Zarn
Significant change in human behavior? Enlightened self interest. I lose weight not because someone tells me to do it, but because I’ll have a shorter life if I don’t.

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Question by GOTABIGEGO: What are some dangers of being in a gang?
Please, I need to give a speech in my effective public speaking and this is my topic. And please, elaborate if you dont mind, thank you.

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Answer by Republackan [?]
death of course

suicide
get shot
get stabbed…

whole family or significant other murdered
jail
end up with a whole bunch of tattoos for no reason

my best friend who used to be in a gang ended up having a weiiiird way about her..like she was numb to other peoples pain and problems because she had so much of herown pain insided

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Question by hey!

: What are some good public speaking tips?
Every time I present in front of my class, I get really nervous and start to turn all sweaty. Also, my voice starts to sort of shake or change. I can’t speak properly too. I am always scared that I will embarrass myself. The good thing is that I still have time to practice, but I need some tips.

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Answer by dsasadasasaasdases
Just stay calm, speak normally as if you were speaking with one of your best friends, and just talk in a level, were you feel comfortable, as well as your classmates. Use a lot of hand gestures and stuff, and if you still feel nervous, you can always look towards the back of the room, which is what I usually do, try to make a lot of eye contact, just stay calm.

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Question by Kathleen: What are some good tips for public speaking?
I can’t speak in front of people.
I get nervous, stutter, and even shake a bit.

I avoid it when ever I can.
I’m a really outgoing person though, and I’m usually not afraid of much, and keep telling myself it’s fine, but I just can’t talk correctly or think straight.
Does anyone have any tips?

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Answer by Lenas77
The best way is to practice practice practice (not in your head!) but out loud to yourself in the mirror, stuffed animals friends whatever knowing what your going to say and keeping note cards in case you miss something really helps

I also ate public speaking but when I realized almost everyone hates it to… so while maybe afterwards you beat yourself up and think everyone is thinking about how you messed up most likely their only thinking of how they themselves messed up (think about it do you keep thinking of how someone else did?)

its never going to be 100% perfect no performance is. give yourself permisson to make those mistakes thats how we learn but don’t dwell on it and move on

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Question by Laurie H: What are some good ways to get over stage fright

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When i was 11 I sang at my school talent show. Well, i almost did, i sang the first verse and then got scared, so i rean right off. PLEASE help me get over stage fright!!! I am ok with acting,but not singing. i LOVE LOVE LOVE to sing, but i need some ways to get over it. If you have any unique or effecxtive ways please let me know. thanks!

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Answer by chessmaster1018
There is no easy way…..time and experience work but not much else….you could try to look at someone like your Mother or Father while your singing maybe that will work for you….looking at a love one helps some people…..that bit about picturing people in their under ware doesn’t work, I know, I’ve tried it. Just keep singing and maybe eventually your stage fright will less !!!!!!!!!! Good luck !!!!!!!

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Question by Curious Joe: Can I get some tips on public speaking?
I’m giving a seminar on science to a bunch of teens in about a month, and I’ve never really spoken to a big crowd (at least, not very well). I’m expecting between 100-200 students for the seminar.

What are some tips and tricks I can employ to articulate clearly and effectively?

The seminar has to be about an hour long, and I have to give it three times.

Thankfully, I will have a co-presenter so the pressure isn’t entirely on me.

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Answer by December
You need to have detailed information on the sectors, age groups and calliber of your audience and than prepare your speech so that a majority can relate to it and understand.
Also audience participation, every 20 to 30 minutes is a good thing to keep them interested
Plus, add a hint of humor or wit to keep refreshing the atmosphere and keep people entertained but just a bit of it, in between the lines to cathch and control audience attention
Lastly, just be your self, you are on the stage cause you know more than those sitting there to hear you say it. So be confident and passionate about it and it will show in your eyes when you speak.

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Question by Born Ready: Can i have some powerpoint presentation suggestions (Nursing Related)?
I have to do a power point presentation about my career(i’m gonna be an rn)

And i just need like some ideas to make it look interesting- I already have the content, but it looks kinda dull.

If you anyone has any ideas on how to make it look more visually appealling, that would be great. Also some I need some help on what background images to use and what images I can put in the presentation.

These are my slides:

1. Job Description & Duties
2. Reasons I want this Career
3. Training Qualifications needed
4. Working Environment/ COnditions
5. Job Out look
6. Earnings/Salary
7. Rrelated Occupations
8. Personal and Proffessional skills I have related to nursing.

Thanks

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Answer by Lovely
It looks organized, but here’s my suggestions as to which one goes first:
1. Job Description & Duties ………………2
2. Reasons I want this Career ………………..1
3. Training Qualifications needed……………..3
4. Working Environment/ COnditions…………4
5. Job Out look……………………………..6
6. Earnings/Salary…………………5
7. Rrelated Occupations………………..delete
8. Personal and Proffessional skills I have related to nursing………….1 or 7 kind of summary or conclusion of your presentation.

Make sure you add some visuals to make it more interesting.

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Question by Chargers fan: What are some good stories to mention when speaking to a group of Muslim youth?
With about 2-3 minutes of speaking time, maybe just one story? It’s going to be at a picnic for the youth of our community, and we’re trying to encourage them to come to the Masjid more often, and we’re going to have weekly youth group meetings.

So, what kind of story from Islamic history would be interesting or motivational for youth to gain interest in being active?

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Answer by Immortal Verses
Surah Yusuf

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Question by Noway: what are some tips for public speaking?
I have to give a bunch of speechs for class, any tips, I am so awkward at public speaking

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Answer by gimpalomg
I was once an enlisted man in the Air Force. I briefed rooms full of officers, most were wearing stars. I always felt that if they were the expert then they would be doing the briefing and I would be asking the questions.

Know your subject and it will all fall together. Public speaking is scary as heII but after a few times it gets easier. BTW, if it ever gets to a point that you feel no jitters at all, it is time to find another job or get someone to close the lid on your coffin. Seriously, those jitters or butterflies or what ever you chose to call them will keep you honest. They will tell you when you are not properly prepared and you will remember it when you prepare for your next speech.

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Question by Kari: Please give me some tips for public speaking?
or any kind of speaking that’s in the public. i don’t have any upcoming public whatever but i just want some tips ‘cos i’m really shy and i hate public speaking but i want to grow my confidence but i can’t seem to. every time i try, i get all tounge tied.
these answers are great but now that i think of it, whenever i speak, i seem to have a small voice and i think i need some tips for speaking louder as well…

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Answer by Marvelissa
start off with small groups of people you feel comfortable with – friends, family, if you’re in school a class that includes a few buddies. Also, try not to do the “um” thing that many do – but if you catch yourself doing it, just move on – it’s not as bad as you think. Don’t look into the audience’s eyes, look just above the tops of their heads. Try to give your speech as if you were having a discussion on the topic with just one person in private.

When all else fails, picture everyone in the audience in just their underwear.

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