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An Introduction To Public Speaking

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Public Speaking

What is Public Speaking?

Public Speaking is a ' formal ' face-to-face communication method where a person(s) uses the medium of speech to Inform and/or Influence a group of listeners (an audience).

Why is developing Public Speaking skills important for Class Reps?

Being able to inform and influence both students and university staff members through effective communications is essential for a Class Rep to be able to help improve the learning experience at GCU.


Public Speaking

What skills are required for Public Speaking?

The following three skills are required for effective Public Speaking…

• ▪ Planning & Preparation
• ▪ Positive Non-Verbal Communications
• ▪ Confidence

In this session we will be looking at…


• ▪ The importance of Planning & Preparation for effective Public Speaking
• ▪ The importance of Non-Verbal Communications for effective Public Speaking.


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Just A Minute



The aim of this game is to speak for a full 60 seconds on your randomly selected topic without any…

• ▪ Hesitation

A pause longer than three seconds.

• ▪ Repetition

Using the same words or phrases repeatedly (excluding the phrase of the topic)

• ▪ Deviation

Going completely off the given topic.



You will get one point for each second you are able speak on your topic without being successfully challenged by a member of your audience. If you are able to speak for the full 60 seconds on your topic without any successful challenges you will receive ten extra points.

Each successful challenger will get one point , however each unsuccessful challenger will get minus one point .



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Planning & Preparation

All Public Speaking activities require Planning & Preparation!



Before you can start to plan and prepare the message and the structure for your Public Speaking activity you will need to consider the…

• ▪ Purpose
• ▪ Audience
• ▪ Timings

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Planning & Preparation

Public Speaking can only inform and/or influence an audience if it is delivered in a structured way!

The best way to ensure that your Public Speaking activity is structured is to plan & prepare notes that can be used as a guide when speaking.

Your notes should be headings and key words bullet-point format and not a word for word script of everything you want to say.



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Non-Verbal Communication



Public Speaking isn't just about what you say; It's also about how you say it!

70%

Body Language

23% Voice Pitch &Tone

7% Words Used



When undertaking any Public Speaking activity you need to be mindful of…

• ▪ Your Posture & Body Movements
• ▪ Your Facial Movements & Making Regular Eye Contact
• ▪ Your Voice Pitch & Tone


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Non-Verbal Communication



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Non-Verbal Communication

Positive Examples Of Non-Verbal Communication

Negative Examples Of Non-Verbal Communication

Head Looking Up

A Smile

Small Hand & Arm Gestures

Free Arms

Keeping To One Area Of The Stage

Making Eye Contact With Various Members Of The Audience



Head Looking Down

A Frown

Exaggerated Hand & Arm Gestures

Folded Arms

Wondering About The Stage

Only Focusing Your Eye Contact On One Or Two Members Of The Audience

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Just Another Minute



You have nine minutes to plan & prepare the randomly selected topic that you will be asked to speak on for a full 60 seconds without any…

• ▪ Hesitation
• ▪ Repetition
• ▪ Deviation


You will get one point for each second you are able speak on your topic without being successfully challenged by a member of your audience. If you are able to speak for the full 60 seconds on your topic without any successful challenges you will receive ten extra points.

Each successful challenger will get one point , however each unsuccessful challenger will get minus one point .



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Student Leaders Programme

Want to find out more and develop your Public Speaking skills further?

Our Student Leaders Programme includes a Introduction To Public Speaking workshop!

You can find out more and register for the Student's Leaders Programme online at www.gcustudents.co.uk/slp



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