2. Nervous Video

4. The Handshake

5. Posture

6. Eye Contact

7. Facial Expressions

8. Gestures

9. Body Movement & Stance

10. Breaking Bad Habits

12. Posture
Don’t try to stick your chest out, instead keep
your shoulders perpendicular to the ground
Don’t slouch or stick your chin out when sitting
for long periods of time
Don’t try to stand too straight, keep your
shoulders straight enough to wear you are
comfortable and confident

13. Body Movements &
Gestures
Don’t lean to one side when presenting, keep
your feet symmetrical
Don’t over use your hand motions to where they
over power what you’re saying

14. Facial Expressions
Don’t scowl, look stressed, or unhappy.
Leave your problems at the door and focus on
your interview, presentation, ect

15. Eye Contact
You do not have to stare someone down, but
frequently glancing away or refusing to make
eye contact may be interpreted as
weakness, disinterest, or as being disrespectful.

16. Handshakes
Don’t have a limp handshake, but also don’t squeeze
the other person’s hand too hard!
Don’t do the “two-hander” handshake, where you
shake their hand and place your other hand on top of
it
Add your first and last name when shaking the other
person’s hand and most importantly: a smile!

17. Grooming
Don’t have any visible piercings, tattoos, or undergarments
Girls: Don’t have hair habits: twirling hair, distracting hair
colors, this will distract people from what you’re trying to say
Do not wear flashy jewelry
Boys: Do not wear white socks with your shoes
Do not chew gum, have mints instead!
Don’t forget to iron your ALL clothes the night before!

19. According to Forbes
Magazine…
About 10% of the population loves public
speaking.
Another 10% are genuinely terrified.
The rest of us – roughly the 80% in the middle –
know that we’re going to live through it. It’s just
not much fun.

20. Fear & Adrenaline
Definition of fear: “the anticipation of pain”
When we get on stage, we fear failure so much that
it hinders our capacity to succeed.
Fear, anxiety, and other emotions all stem from
the same source.
Our body produces excess adrenaline, which we
do not know how to handle.

21. 1
ACKNOWLEDGE
REALITY
Understand that it’s
going to be rough.
Your knees will
shake, your hands
will shake, you will
feel the adrenaline.

22. 2
PRACTICE…DUH
Talk to a wall, a
friend, stuffed
animals, etc.
Practice at the spot
where you will present
your speech

23. 3
CREATE A PRE GAME
WARM-UP
Examples:
Listen to music
Eat a snack
Walk around
DO THE SAME ROUTINE!

24. 4
Practice the Rule of 5
Simulate Eye Contact
Pick 5 people throughout the audience that you
always make eye contact with

26. My Goals
Help you feel more comfortable speaking in front
of groups with little preparation.
Give you some tips and strategies to use when
you do find yourself in this situation.
Show you some ways to reduce your stress
and/or nervousness level when you are called
upon to speak.

27. Before You Speak
Deep breaths before going out to speak
Keeping positive thoughts in your brain
“I’m excited to be here.”
Don’t be in a rush when you walk to the podium; use
the time to collect your thoughts and somewhat plan
your speech.
Think about your opening sentence.

28. Quick Tip!
You do not have to start the speech immediately.
Take your time.

29. Beginning Your Speech
Introductory remarks – great way to collect your thoughts and get
comfortable.
EX: “Thanks Jennifer for your introduction. I’m happy to be speaking on
this…”
Take notice of your body language: Appear confident and calm.
If there is a podium, remember the guidelines for handling the podium.
Remember to smile.
Make eye contact with audience.
Stand tall.

30. The Speech
The introduction should give context on your topic.
Explain your topic and why you’re talking on it.
Use as many personal stories that relate to the topic as possible.
Personal stories keep the audience engaged because they feel
like you’re being open and genuine with them.
Maintain a steady pace.
Many people’s adrenaline gets pumping, causing them to talk fast.
Avoid this by pausing in between paragraphs and/or pausing to
let something sink in.

31. The Speech – Contd.
Incorporate humor
Effective humor wins every time.
If possible, use your personal story as a point to add humor.
Focus on the main topic
Don’t ramble.
Be brief.
Reduce the number of fillers that you use.
EX: “umm,” “uhh,” or “ahhs.”

32. Format of Your Speech
Think about which format you want your speech to be:
Topic block: Break your speech into several of the most
important topics.
Chronological block: Arrange information into components.
Controversial blocks: Think of any areas where there is a
disagreement.
Hierarchical blocks: From easy to hard.
Question blocks: Ask the audience a challenging rhetorical
question and then spend time answering it for them.

33. Concluding The Speech
Briefly review the main points you made.
Conclude with a strong statement.
If possible, tie it back to what you said in your introduction
“Full circle ending.”

34. If you know nothing about the
topic…
Stay calm and collected.
Spin the topic to fit what you do know.
We know it as a politician’s trick, but it as
actually a very effective way to get around a
blank moment.
Ask the audience a question.
Perfect example: “Can everyone in the back hear
me ok?”
Go over what you have already said.
“Just to recap what I’ve said so far.”

35. Let’s test what you
learned

36. Q&A Time!