It's time for everyone to get over what they fear about facing death: Speech. Fortunately, this article will help you solve this problem. See step one on how to learn to speak in public without getting nervous.
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Part 1 of 3: Preparing a Speech
Step 1. Decide on a message to deliver
The speech you will deliver must be short and clear so that the listener can understand what you are saying. Doing this is a simple and easy task for you!
Has your teacher decided on a specific topic to deliver? If so, what should you do? You can take a personal story as the theme of your speech
Step 2. Get to know the listener's personality and character
This will determine the success of your speech. You can't deliver the same speech to kindergarteners and company directors. So get to know your audience. Here's what you need to pay attention to:
- Who are they? How old are they? What is their gender and religion?
- How much do they know about the topic of your speech? This will determine the technical language you can use (tip: if they're not very familiar, don't use technical language).
- Why are they there? To learn something? Because you have to? Or out of curiosity? If your audience must be there, try to start your speech with a sentence that is sympathetic, supportive, and interesting to follow.
- How long have they been there? If you are the tenth person out of twenty speakers, try to consider this in your speech.
Step 3. Don't think negative thoughts
Ask yourself about the worst that could happen. Someone will display strange things when the speech delivered does not live up to expectations. Think about what you expect when you give your speech. Leave fear behind when you give a public speech.
Step 4. Re-learn your subject
If the subject you are using is your own it will be easier. Get listeners into your speech so they understand what you're saying.
- Choose three supporting points for your speech, so you will easily resolve the listener's counter.
- It's hard to get all listeners to accept what you have to say. Don't be selfish in your speech and don't use too many complicated terms that can confuse listeners.
Step 5. Insert a story and a funny thing
A boring speech will not captivate the listener with you. Inserting fun stories and humorous stories will improve the structure of your speech so that listeners focus on you.
- Make jokes about yourself. This is done so that the listener can enter into what you are saying.
- Antithesis is a form of resistance. Clinton said "I want to nominate a man who is great on the outside, but he can set America on fire when he succeeds" in his speech about Barack Obama. Pretty vivid stuff.
Step 6. Use striking words about adjectives, verbs and adverbs
This is to make your speech come alive! Take the phrase “The fishing industry is getting worse” by changing it to “The fishing industry is performing so terrible” Even something as simple as “We can solve problems” to “We are fast at solving problems”. Your listeners may not remember what you said, but they will certainly remember the emotion you put into your speech.
- Choose strong descriptive verbs over adverbs.
- Keep thinking. “When we have energy, we can make changes” is a stronger sentence than “We can make changes if we have energy”.
Step 7. Discuss what is trending topic on YouTube, you have to explore it
In 2005, Steve Jobs gave a speech at Stanford, he only told about three experiences in his life. Only three stories. At that moment the situation immediately broke out and the listeners also enjoyed his speech.
At that time there was no doubt when delivering a speech, there was only small talk but could touch the hearts of listeners. You should do your speech like that. Don't talk about boring things. They are there to listen to your speech, not to hear what you have to say
Step 8. Write down what you are going to say
Because delivering a speech by heart will be difficult for you. Write down the gist of your speech. That will make it easier for you to deliver your speech!
- Record your ideas on paper or a phone app.
- You have to make an introduction, body and conclusion. All of this should be brief and clear, the conclusion being a repetition of the introduction. And content is all about what you say.
Part 2 of 3: Speech Practice
Step 1. Write down the main points
When you find out what you are going to say, write down the main points of it all. See what you wrote down when you forgot what you were going to say.
Set a time to use your notes. The more you enjoy your speech, the more clearly it will appear that you are looking at your speech notes
Step 2. Memorize the script of your speech
This is not something that is absolutely necessary, but it is the best idea in a speech. If you have memorized all of your speech, you can make eye contact with the listener, and make gestures. Don't be nervous when you don't have time to do that.
- Be sure to remember the most important parts, such as funny stories, quotes, or memorable sentences so you can convey them the way you envision them.
- That doesn't mean you shouldn't take notes. But if you forget what you're about to say, look for opportunities to open your notes.
Step 3. Read a speech to someone
This is a good idea if you need it:
- Telling someone can help you, so you can see that person if you forget about your speech. Speaking in front of many people is a stressful thing. With your speech practice, you can calm yourself down.
- Ask the listener to really pay attention. At the end of your speech, ask listeners what questions would they ask about your speech?
Step 4. Practice in front of the mirror and in the bathroom
You'll have to practice anywhere, but here are some of the recommended places to practice speech:
- Practice in front of a mirror so you can see your own body language. Can you practice doing your body movements and placing where you should do them?
- Exercise in the bathroom can be done because you can go to the bathroom at any time without you having to intend to go there. Usually when you are in the bathroom, many ideas are new and you can apply them in your speech.
- Also practice while you're doing other things like driving, going for a walk, or even doing the dishes.
Step 5. Measure the time
You may be able to estimate how long it will take you to do a good speech, by spacing your speech to give your speech space to relax for a moment. So that in this way you will not be in a hurry to make a speech.
Part 3 of 3: Delivering a Speech
Step 1. Think about your posture and body language
Standing tall is not a good way to deliver a speech. You have to master your stage by trying to walk on stage.
- Your speech is a delivery of a number of emotions, right? Take the best moments and do your best. When you express your emotions by moving parts of your body, do the same when you give a speech. You do this when you are communicating with someone right? It's just that at the time of the speech the scale is larger. Even with a different scale, you can do the same moves.
- For a good way of moving on stage and using your hands during a speech, check out Bryan Stevenson's Ted Talk on "Equal Justice."
Step 2. Use props
Have you ever heard one of the speakers at a TED Talk where there was a female speaker talking about schizophrenia and cerebral hemorrhage? No? Try to see it, and after that you hear screams from the audience about the speech. It's all about the outlook on life.
However, this must be done carefully. Don't take out different aids for each sentence. Choose a tool that is really effective, for example the brain. Did you deliver a speech about the courage of firefighters to enter a burning building? Bring the firefighter helmet he was wearing at the time. Tell me about the time you met Deddy Corbuzier at the cafe? Show him the signed coffee cup. Use props sparingly, but effectively
Step 3. Know when to use images
A presentation using an assistive device can be the highlight of your speech. Make sure you use it properly.
- Use graphs to illustrate your point, especially if the listener is difficult to understand. With the help of pictures can help listeners understand what you are conveying.
- Don't take pictures while you're talking. Give the right time to bring out the picture at a time when you pause to talk.
Step 4. Choose a listener
Choose a listener who can let you off the hook. Make eye contact with him so you feel calmer.
Step 5. Vary the tone you speak
In general, in a speech, of course, you should speak calmly, concisely and easily understood. This must be done by you. But in order to get the listener to focus on you, you have to vary your tone of voice. At the most important parts of your speech, you can hit the tone clearly, speak loudly and passionately. And then you can insert a soft tone in another part.
Show your emotions in your tone of voice. Don't be afraid to laugh a little or show a little sadness
Step 6. Don't forget to put a pause
There is power in the pauses in your speech. Think about the phrase “Hydrogen monoxide killed 50 million people last year. 50 million! This will feel more serious right?
Show your speech and set a pause to help you catch your breath to dispel the panic
Step 7. End with a simple affirmation of your message by saying “Thank You”
When you've come to the conclusion of your speech and thank your listeners, smile and get off the stage.
Take a deep breath. You have done it. Next time, will you deliver a speech about giving a good speech?
Tips
- Do not insult or say inappropriate words or sentences. Just because you did a good job doesn't mean people will accept it if you say something inappropriate. There are many words in both English and Indonesian that are inappropriate for you to say when you are giving a speech which you should know.
- Take deep breaths, try to appear confident, and smile as you walk towards the stage.
- Practice by recording and listening to your speech, until you are ready.
- Prepare yourself for questions. If you don't know the answer, try not to panic. Be honest and say that you don't know the answer yet, and will find out soon enough.
- Another way to reduce your nervousness is to assume that the people in your audience are your family, dogs, cats, or even a chair.
