Mastering Public Speaking: How to Prepare and Deliver a Successful Speech or Presentation

by Nicholls, Anne

• ISBN13: 9781857035414
• ISBN10: 1857035410
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Pubns

Table of Contents

List of illustrations	8	(9)
Preface	9	(2)
Understanding what makes a good speaker	11	(6)
Analysing good speakers	11	(1)
Knocking down the myths	12	(2)
Understanding what makes a good communicator	14	(1)
Learning the skills you need to be a good speaker	15	(2)
Deciding your purpose and message	17	(8)
Setting out your objectives	17	(1)
Applying communication theories	18	(1)
Exercise	19	(1)
Clarifying your purpose	20	(1)
Deciding on your message and setting clear objectives	21	(2)
Exercise	23	(1)
Checklist	24	(1)
Understanding and researching your audience	25	(18)
Identifying the needs of your audience	26	(2)
Recognising the different kinds of audiences	28	(2)
Misjudging your audience	30	(5)
Setting out a checklist	35	(5)
Exercises	40	(1)
Checklist	41	(2)
Preparing your speech	43	(14)
Getting ideas	43	(5)
Researching your topic	48	(1)
Structuring the presentation	49	(6)
Exercise	55	(1)
Checklist	56	(1)
Writing your speech	57	(25)
Drafting a speech	57	(1)
Using the language in speech	57	(1)
Learning the eleven golden rules of speech writing	58	(12)
Getting the beginning right	70	(3)
Coming up with a good ending	73	(2)
Putting your ideas together - writing the speech	75	(3)
Checklist	78	(2)
Some useful quotations and statistics	80	(2)
Finding a voice	82	(15)
Identifying the most common delivery problems	82	(1)
Learning about breathing and relaxation	83	(2)
Using vocal exercises	85	(7)
Tips for making text sound said not read	92	(5)
Body language and non-verbal communication	97	(12)
Learning how people communicate visually	98	(1)
Learning about bodily communication	99	(6)
Appreciating the impact of clothes and general appearance	105	(1)
Exercises	106	(1)
Checklist	107	(2)
Audio-visual aids and the physical environment	109	(18)
Getting the physical environment right	109	(3)
Using audio-visual aids	112	(12)
Anticipating what can go wrong	124	(2)
Exercise	126	(1)
Preparing yourself and dealing with nerves	127	(7)
Rehearsing your presentation	127	(1)
Checking out the venue	128	(1)
Packing your kit bag	129	(1)
Dealing with nerves	130	(2)
Doing final checks on the day	132	(2)
Putting it all together	134	(11)
Making an entrance	134	(1)
Delivering your presentation	135	(2)
Using humour and wit	137	(1)
Dealing with audience feedback	138	(2)
Dealing with hecklers and interruptions	140	(1)
Dealing with the unexpected	140	(2)
Encouraging positive audience participation	142	(1)
Final checklist on the day	142	(1)
During your speech	143	(2)
Dealing with the media	145	(6)
Understanding the difference that radio and TV make	145	(6)
Glossary	151	(4)
Further reading & useful information	155	(2)
Index	157