The document discusses various types of oral presentations and techniques for effective public speaking. It outlines five types of presentations: informative, instructional, arousing, persuasive, and decision-making. It also provides tips on first impressions, body language, gestures, movement, posture, facial expressions, vocal techniques, word choice, and managing speech anxiety. Specific mistakes to avoid regarding gestures, movement, posture, and facial expressions are highlighted. Overall, the document serves as a practical guide for delivering successful oral presentations.
2. Types of Presentation
• INFORMATIVE
• INSTRUCTIONAL
• AROUSING
• PERSUASIVE
• DECISION MAKING
3. Types of Presentation
Informative
These presentations are brief and to the point. They
generally stick to the facts and avoid complicated
information.
4. Types of Presentation
Instructional
These presentations gives specific directions or order
to teach something new.
5. Types of Presentation
Arousing
A presentation designed to make to audience consider
the topic or discussion to rouse the interest and
emotion of audience.
6. Types of Presentation
Persuasive
To make the listeners accept and agree with the
presenter’s proposal.
7. Types of Presentation
Decision Making
A presentation designed to convince listeners to act
on presenter’s proposal usually by giving evidence
and pointing out what can happen if this is not done.
9. First Impressions
Within 30 seconds people judge your
– Economic level
– Educational level
– Social position
– Level of sophistication
– Level of success
10. First Impressions
Within 4 minutes people decide your
– Trustworthiness
– Compassion
– Reliability
– Intelligence
– Capability
– Humility
– Friendliness
– Confidence
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15. Gesture Mistakes
• Not using gestures at all- looks nervous.
• hand in your pockets- position leads down the slippery slope to
slouching.
• Fidgeting with your hands- play with unconsciously.
• Holding your hands behind your back- resembles that of a child
reciting a poem at a school assembly.
16. Gesture Mistakes
• Pointing at the audience- it's not polite to point.
• Folding your arms across your chest- closing yourself from the
audience.
• Gripping the podium.
• Using stilted gestures- you are not a Robot.
• Using overly rehearsed gestures- Cliché.
17. Movement Mistakes
• Moving without purpose- walk with purpose.
• Foot Problem- equal distribution of weight.
• Hiding behind- shows nervous.
18. Posture Mistakes
• Standing too stiffly- don’t be a frozen attention.
• Stand confidently- stand firm.
• Slouching- Shoulders Back.
• keeping your head down- conveys nervousness.
21. Vocal Techniques
• Loudness
– Will you be using a microphone?
• Pitch
– Vary to make points
• Pause for effect
– Allow time for message to “sink in”
22. The Voice
C: Clear – the use of simple, easily understood words
and phrases
L: Loud (enough) – it is important that everyone can
hear you
A: Assertive – a bright and confident air born of
knowledge of the subject and good preparation
P: Pause – it is essential to allow the listeners time to
digest what you have said
23. Use the Rights Words
What you say, and how you say it,
is the key to a successful presentation:
P – state your position or point
R – explain your ideas
E – use examples
P – restate your position or point
32. Common Problems and Solution
• Lack of confidence
• Speaking too fast
• Appropriacy of body language
• Boring speeches!
33. Managing speech anxiety
Glossophobia the fear of public speaking. It is the
single most common phobia (fear). Approximately
75% of people experience this. You are not alone in
your fear. You cannot eliminate your fear but you
CAN manage and reduce it.
34. What Makes People Anxious.?
Researcher have identified several factors that
underline the fair if addressing an audience.
These includes lack of public speaking,
experience of having a previous negative public
speaking.
35. 1/.Select a topic of interest to you.
2/.Prepare carefully know your material
3/.Practice rehearse your talk with a friend
4/.Know your audience.
5/. Challenge negative thinking.
6/. Expect positive reactions–expect success.
7/. Express your fears to a friend.
10 ways to Manage Public Speaking.
36. 10 ways to Manage Public Speaking.
8/. Sleep for success know and get the number of
hours of sleep you need for optimal performance.
9/. Eat several hours before the talk–not
immediately before.
10/. Use humor as needed.