1. Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 1 An updated presentation on introduction to public speaking, which was originally delivered to young professionals and college students in a seminar in July, 2010. By: Kam Hashim kam@kamhashim.com Boston, MA

2. Understanding public speaking essentials; Don’t let stage fright ruin your speech! Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 2 Public Speaking Seminar

3. Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 3 You are asked to introduce the person sitting on your right. Please spend no more than 3 minutes learning about the person and you will be required to stand up and introduce the person to all participants. Exercise: Introduction by fellow participant

4. Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 4 Imagine, you’ve been invited to hold a presentation about your work project in front of the company’s president and other management team--how do you prepare for such an important task? Having a stage fright or feeling nervous when you get up on the podium to deliver a talk is nothing unusual. How do you control speaking anxiety? Overview

5. What we want to accomplish in this seminar? Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 5 This seminar will help participants to: Understand basic principles of effective public speaking Learn practical tips to prepare a speech and control stage fright Practice a solo presentation to identify strengths and weaknesses

6. Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 6 Whether you are a student, a professional, or an entrepreneur, acquiring good public speaking skills is important. Having eloquence, poise, straight-to-the-point delivery style, and easy-to-understand content in your presentation have far greater benefits than just producing an awesome rhetoric but they also help foster better relationship with your classmates, employers, customers and others. Public speaking and communications go hand in hand. Importance of public speaking skills

7. Types of speeches/presentations Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 7 In general there are 3 most popular and basic forms of speeches: Informative Special occasion Persuasive Others (entertainment and impromptu/spontaneous) Additional note: One way presentation vs. two-way

8. Preparing for a public speech/presentation Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 8 Key areas should be considered are: General scope of the speech (understand time, place, audiences, goals) Communications skills (use right language, non-verbal communications) Subject/Topic (knowledge about subject a must, spend time research topic) Audiences (get demographic info, know what they want, anticipate questions) Speech goals (develop personal goals will build confidence) Content (create & organize content efficiently, appropriate number of points) Delivery (rehearse, clarity, professional style, use visual aid/tools, illustrate personal experiences, call for action) Feedback (post presentation)

9. Basic speech content format Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 9 Common anatomy of a speech: Salutations (appropriately address host, honorable/special guests, other audiences) Opening (ask question, statistics, dramatic statement) Content (time allocated, type of speech, include examples) Conclusion (sum up key points, and credits) Feedback (get response from audiences)

10. Common pitfalls and disadvantages Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 10 Poor communications skills Unnecessary, inappropriate emotions (overly excited, laugh uncontrollably, bad jokes, yawning) Unprepared (missing speech notes) Memorizing speech word for word (not recommended) Noise (setting interruptions, technical failure) Lack of confidence

11. Tips to control stage fright Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 11 Do not over think your speech Do not rush into speech (take time to make eye contact with the audiences; pause, stretch prior to delivery) Begin speech with friendly greetings (humor if appropriate) Be confident (not over confident) Practice, practice, practice (i.e. emphasis on difficult words, names, practice key examples)

12. Exercise Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 12 You are asked to spend 3-4 minute to talk about one of the following topics: To introduce a keynote speaker at graduation ceremony To encourage donation for a good cause A scary experience in my life See “Evaluating a speech” on next page

13. Evaluating a speech Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 13 Speaker’s knowledge about topic Content (easy to understand, speech length) Delivery (do you feel connected with the speaker?, eye contact?)

14. Closing Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 14 How to be successful in public speaking? Right attitude Preparation Earn your speech Control of stage fright Effective communications skills Know your strengths and weaknesses Learn from mistakes

15. Kam Hashim www.kamhashim.com 15 Thank you kam@kamhashim.com www.kamhashim.com