2. Similarities Between Public
Speaking and Conversation
Organizing thoughts logically
Tailoring the message to the
audience
Telling a story for maximum impact
Adapting to listener feedback
3. Differences Between Public
Speaking and Conversation
Public speaking is more highly
structured
Public speaking requires more
formal language
Public speaking requires a
different method of delivery
5. What Causes Stage Fright?
inadequate preparation
fear of being judged
unfamiliarity with the audience or the
environment
lack of knowledge about public speaking
feelings of inadequacy
fear of the unknown
negative past experiences
6. Important Understandings
About Stage Fright
It is normal. Almost everyone
experiences some nervousness about
speaking in some situations.
It is mostly internal. You will usually feel
more nervous than you look.or mental
stress.
7. Important Understandings
About Stage Fright
Anxiety can be useful. Your
nervousness can create a heightened
state of readiness, allowing you to
perform better than you might otherwise.
It can be managed. While you may never
eliminate the nervousness you feel, you
can deal with it and deliver a successful
speech in spite of it.
8. Reducing Speech Anxiety
Know your audience
Select an appropriate topic
Re-create the speech environment
when you rehearse
Know your introduction and
conclusion
Be organized
Use visual aids
9. Reducing Speech Anxiety
Acquire speaking experience
Think positively
Use the power of visualization
Know that most nervousness is not
visible
Don’t expect perfection
Prepare, prepare, prepare
Chapter 1
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Title Slide16. Interference
Speaking in Public17. Situation
Speaking in Public (continued)18. The Speech Communication
The Power of Public Speaking Process
Great Moments from Great Speeches19. Stage Fright
The Tradition of Public Speaking20. Nervousness is Normal
Similarities Between Public Speaking 21. Reducing Speech Anxiety and Conversation
Differences Between Public Speaking 22. Positive Nervousness and Conversation
The Speech Communication Process23. Power of Visualization
Speaker24. Public Speaking and Critical
Message Thinking
Channel 25. Critical Thinking
Listener26. Public Speaking in a
Frame of Reference Multicultural World
Feedback27. Ethnocentrism
28. Blank