Speech Delivery Don’t bore your audience or wish they were listening to this guy -----------------------------------

Speech Delivery

Don’t bore your audience or wish they were listening to this

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Body Language/Mannerisms

Proper posture:Stand straight

Hands either on the podium or at sideDon’t fidget or “dance” –see my

exampleAnd for the love of orange suits, DO NOT LEAN ON THE PODIUM!!!


Pronunciation

• Clearly pronounce each word: if you do not know how to pronounce

something, look it up!• NO SLANG!

**Remember, this is a formal speech!• Avoid “fillers”

“you know” “um” “like” “and” “so”“uh”


Pitch

• Refers to the highs and lows of the voice

• Avoid a monotone voice at all costs!


Speed

• You are going to be nervous, and this causes you to talk faster

• Take a deep breath, relax, and start slower

• Don’t speak too slowly; that’s a sure way to create a crowd

snoozer!


Volume

• Make sure the people in the back can hear you

• Do not scream• You may want to try getting louder

at some sections for emphasis


Quality

• Keep your voice conversational; nobody likes to be “talked at”

• You need to practice your speech to gain fluency

• DO NOT waste our time with a speech you did not bother to

practice


Stage Movement

• You should not be afraid to interact with your audience

• People view you as a confident speaker if you can step away from your notes and walk in the front of

the room


Eye Contact

• DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH• Look at the entire audience, not

just the left side of the room• This is the best way to connect

with your audience• This will be heavily graded


It's not how strongly you feel about your topic, it's how

strongly they feel about your topic after you speak.

--Tim Salladay

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Speech Delivery Don’t bore your audience or wish they were listening to this guy -----------------------------------