How to choose a topic for a speech in a public speaking club. Public speaking
Many of you are wondering: How to choose a topic for a speech in the Oratory Club?
There are at least 2 ways:
The Public Speaking Club knows successful examples of speeches prepared in both ways. In any case, the topic of your speech should captivate you, inspire you and, of course, should be related to the art of public speaking, rhetoric, eloquence, communication in order to interest other members of the club.
In addition, remember that people come to the Public Speaking Club to learn how to speak in public, keep fit, train and improve, so those presenters who give everyone the opportunity to speak are greeted with special gratitude.
The world of oratory is beautiful and multifaceted, and you can formulate countless topics of interest for speaking, studying, discussing, arguing.
We have prepared a hint to help you navigate.
5 main sections, each of which has a kaleidoscope of important subsections and fascinating topics:
1. Monitoring the state of the speaker
How not to worry during public speaking?
- speaker's energy
2. Sound (How do we speak?)
- The sound of speech (breathing, voice, speech rate, articulation, diction, intonation, etc.)
3. Video sequence (What do we show and how do we look?)
- Stage movement, gestures, demeanor, image
— How to use visual materials (projector, whiteboard, etc)
4. What are we talking about?
- Culture of speech + Style (we understand this very broadly: purity and literacy, beauty, expressiveness, creativity)
- Improvisation (both verbal and just a reaction to unforeseen circumstances. Here is humor and the ability to joke)
- The structure of the performance (Laws of composition)
– The content of the speech (Invention of ideas, topoi, laws of logic)
- Expressiveness of speech (lexical, syntactic, phonetic).
- Conciseness
— Logic
5. Interaction with the audience
- Attracting and controlling the attention of the audience
- Answering questions, managing a complex audience, neutralizing public terrorists
– Theory of the dispute (argumentation, etc.)
— Effective speech (how to make your speech effective, achieve the desired goal - to convince, induce to action)
Now the list of the most relevant topics for speeches in the Oratory Club is as follows:
1. Energy of public speaking
2. Speed of speech
3. The role of pauses in public speaking
4. The speaker's vocabulary is the key to success
5. Ways of inventing ideas for public speaking (Topos)
6. How to answer questions (including "difficult" ones)?
7. Storytelling
8. How to give compliments correctly
Not always the topic of the speech is given to us by someone in advance. Often
have to speak to free theme, and then fuss-
raises the question: what topic to choose for a public speech?
What to tell the audience? When choosing a topic, it is very important to balance
between the interest of the subject matter for you and for the audience
First, of course, the topic must be interesting and meaningful.
For you. Do you know why the first performance is usually the most
successful and emotional? Because the speaker charges the audience
with his enthusiasm, passion and interest in the topic in which he only
recently figured out. Because the speaker conveys his delight
from the novelty of the material he had just learned.
Sincere interest in the topic cannot be imitated, depicted
or fake. Any audience can easily feel how
you are close and interested in what you yourself tell. Therefore, in-
Interest in the topic of the speech is a key success factor.
interestingly. At the same time, I understand that management training
one or the construction of distribution may be more in demand,
but I won't take them. Not because I'm lazy or don't need money.
I must burn with the topic of the training, it must be 100% mine, this
should be close to me. Otherwise, there will be no effect, you
the performance will not be bright and memorable and, as a result,
there will be no learning outcome.
Somehow from one of the specialists and trainers in public speaking
captivity, I heard that the listeners are a vessel that must be filled
a thread. If you really use metaphorical descriptions, then, in my opinion
look, the public is not a vessel, but rather a torch that needs to be
burn. And involvement in the topic, sincere interest in it, extensive knowledge on the topic are the very fire that can be used to
burn the feelings of the audience. Don't fill it up, better kindle it."
“What to do if the theme is predetermined, but it is clearly in-
Teresa does not cause? Friends, the answer to-
asks for itself. The only way is to interest
themselves, to find something new and unusual in the topic of the speech. You were given
topic "Control of the production of siphon-nails and spacers
whiter in conditions of poor visibility at the enterprise? hmm, sympathy
I do. Try to approach this issue a little wider than usual.
Look at the history of this issue, study innovative techno-
logy in this area, find funny stories, adventurous-
in production. In any topic you can find interesting and exciting
touching aspects.
If you have to speak with the same topic, like "La-
skovy May" with "White Roses", then constantly bring something new
into a speech. New facts and examples, fresh statistics, relevant
nye images. Even famous musicians speaking with the same
a hit for many years in a row, from concert to concert they change the arrangement
his hitch. Otherwise, you can go crazy.
Secondly, of course, the topic should be interesting for the audience as well.
torii. We perform for the audience, so its interests are primary.
It is listener prediction that will help determine which
choose a topic for a specific audience.
At the same time, remember that any topic can be turned in such a way
at once to satisfy the interests of a wide variety of audiences.
Questions of lifting the moratorium on the death penalty will be of interest
lawyers, judges and human rights activists in the first place. However
if we turn the topic into the mainstream of what each of us can become
victim of a miscarriage of justice, interest and attention to the topic will awaken
any person.
Thirdly, you need to think about the wording of the topic.
The title of the speech should be short, capacious, bright, figurative
nym, attracting attention and, of course, intriguing.
Lecture 8
Questions:
- behavior during the presentation.
- Compositional construction of speech.
- Preparation for the program performance.
- Impromptu performance.
- How to answer questions.
A business person often has to deal with the need for public speaking. Many people have a natural gift for speaking. Some can make speeches impromptu, without visible effort, easily speak at any moment, giving pleasure to themselves and listeners.
Another extreme. This is a neglect of the preparation for the speech of overly self-confident people who rely on their experience or refer to being overly busy with other issues.
It should be remembered that a well-prepared public speech is, on the one hand, a sign of respect for the audience, and, on the other hand, an opportunity to declare oneself as a good specialist and an interesting person.
Tune in to the audience. Determine if the content of your speech meets her interests.
Carry yourself confidently during your speech, showing strong conviction in your words.
Start talking only after silence has been established.
Start your speech with a brief address to the audience, followed by a short pause.
Opening remarks shouldn't be loud. Watch for clarity of speech. Do not pronounce it quickly and monotonously.
During the speech, look at the audience (do not look at one point!). Watch the audience's reaction.
Move on to the presentation of the main issue after you manage to achieve a positive reaction from the audience.
Maintain self-control throughout the performance. Do not pretend that speech is difficult for you, that you are tired or insecure.
Do not enter into a discussion, even if provocative cries are heard from the place. They shouldn't be out of balance.
At critical moments of the speech, it is necessary to speak with particular conviction and confidence. It is useful to smooth out the sharpness with a few compliments to the listeners.
If the audience is tired, start talking lower, then raise your voice.
At the end of your presentation, thank those present for their attention.
2. Compositional construction of speech
1. Introduction.
2. The main part.
3. Conclusion.
Main goals each part:
1. Introduction
| tasks |
Generate interest in a topic
Establish contact with the audience
Prepare listeners for speech perception.
Techniques for attracting attention:
Appeal
Statement of the purpose of the speech, an overview of the main points to be discussed
Reception of complicity
Addressing events unknown to the audience
Return to the speech of the previous speaker
Appeal to known audience sources of information
Humorous remark
Questions to the audience, etc.
2. Main part
Summarize what has been said
Increase interest in the subject of speech
Emphasize what is said
Set tasks
Call for immediate action.
Methods
A brief recap of the main issues
Generalization of what has been said
Specifying perspectives
Illustrative ending
3. Preparation for the keynote speech
Write the way you speak, not the way you write.
Enclose phrases in brackets that can be omitted if necessary.
Include 3-5 sentences in each paragraph.
Use mostly active verbs, not passive ones.
For example, avoid: "We have opened five new branches."
Better: "We opened 5 new branches."
Limit the number of words in a sentence.
The speech should be typed at two intervals in a readable font. Between paragraphs - 3 intervals.
Underline words or phrases that you attach particular importance to.
Write numerical names (all numbers) in words.
The presence of a synopsis is obligatory, but one must try to speak not only according to the synopsis.
Accurately fix the time (regulation).
Reading without preparation, you can lose contact with the audience;
2. Preparing to read from the spot
This is also important when moving to a new paragraph, paragraph.
A paragraph is not transferred to another page in the same way as a sentence. Don't turn the page in the middle of a thought.
Use only one side of the paper: a thick stack of paper does not mean a long speech.
Number the pages (preferably in the right corner of the sheet).
Remove staples before speaking, do not staple pages.
Do not use slang words and terms.
Eliminate obscure and meaningless definitions and adverbs:
noticeably justified
excessive relatively
quite significant
approximately partly
minor significant
better sufficient
Get rid of verbal cliches and superfluous words:
currently better:
at the moment "now".
Remove expressions like:
as a matter of fact
honestly
i have to add
interesting to note
attention needs to be paid to this
this should be remembered
worth saying
can i get your attention
let me say etc.
Simplify tenses of verbs: "we go, we went, we will go" instead of: "we would go, we're going to go."
When using a quote from a book, use the present tense: Leo Tolstoy reminds us. Chekhov talks about it, and so on.
4. Impromptu performance (immediately, without preparation)
Narrow the topic down to what you can talk about. Take into account the audience.
Think about the main idea or points you would like to make.
Decide what the conclusion will be.
The danger of impromptu speaking is that you don't know when you're done. "A few words" can turn into incoherent rhetoric if you don't have a clear conclusion in your head. Before you start talking.
Start with a main statement that will let the audience know what you are going to talk about.
Preparation and opening statement should take no more than 15 seconds (after proper practice, you can reduce it to 5 seconds).
When reviewing your presentation, answer the following questions:
Did you stick to the topic?
Have you highlighted the points that you have outlined?
Was the conclusion strong?
5. How to answer questions
Question types:
- neutral, usually requiring information or explanation;
- friendly, changing the attitude to what was said (for example, “I agree with what you said, but what can we do?”);
- antagonistic(hostile). Usually used as a prologue to arguing or disagreeing with what you have said (for example, "Do you mean that ...).
Keep the following in mind when answering questions:
Don't look arrogant. Answer questions calmly and accurately.
Show those who ask hostile questions that you understand why they feel this way about everything, let them know that you have nothing against them personally and would like to find a common language with them.
Listen carefully to the question. Repeat or paraphrase it to make sure you understand it and that every listener can hear it.
If necessary, divide the question into several parts and answer each separately.
Answer briefly and to the point.
If the questioner interrupts you, pause and let him finish, then continue with your answer, but do not let him distract you from the essence of the answer. If the person keeps interrupting, don't start an argument.
Link responses to your speech (“Like I said…”).
Don't let one or two listeners monopolize question time.
It is very important that each person creatively approach the preparation and delivery of oratory speech, use their natural data, individual capabilities more fully and widely, and skillfully apply the acquired skills and abilities.
Rules for making public statements
accessible to listeners
How to start a performance?
Start of the performance presents the greatest difficulty. At the same time, it is extremely important, because at this moment the mind of the listeners is fresh and relatively easy to impress. If you rely on chance, then this can lead to too serious consequences. The beginning of the speech should be carefully prepared in advance.
Introduction should be short and consist of no more than one or two sentences. You can often do without it altogether.
Get right down to the point of your speech, spending on this the minimum number of words. Nobody will object to this.
Don't start your speech with a humorous story. This is not always successful, especially for beginners. Only very few people can successfully tell a funny anecdote. More often than not, this attempt will confuse the audience instead of pleasuring it. The story should be on point, humor should be the icing on the cake, not the cake itself.
never apologize, as it usually annoys listeners. Say exactly what you are going to say, say it clearly, quickly, and sit in your seat.
Don't start your speech too formally. Do not show that you carefully prepared it. It should look free, unintentional, natural. This can be achieved by talking about what has just happened or what has just been said.
To grab the attention of the audience at the beginning of your speech, you can use the following techniques:
- arouse the curiosity of the listeners;
- to tell interesting story;
- start with a specific illustration;
- Ask a Question;
- start with some "amazing" quote or facts;
- show that the topic of the speech is related to the vital interests of the audience.
How do you make the meaning of your speech clear?
1. Make the unfamiliar understandable by linking it to familiar objects and phenomena.
2. Avoid technical terms in your speech. Express your thoughts in simple and understandable language.
3. Be sure that the subject you are about to talk about is as clear to you as sunlight on midday.
4. Use the visual perception of the listeners. When possible, use exhibits, pictures, illustrations. Be specific (don't use the word "dog" if you mean "white fox terrier with a black spot above the right eye").
5. Repeat your main points, but do not repeat or use the same phrases twice or thrice.
6. Make Your Abstract Statements Understandable by Accompanying General Categories concrete examples and occasions.
7. Don't try to raise too many questions. In a short talk, it is impossible to properly address more than one or two sections of a large topic.
8. Conclude your speech with a brief summary of the points you made.
9. If possible, use balanced sentences and contrasting ideas.
10. Interest is contagious. The audience will certainly be covered by it if the speaker himself is imbued with it.
How to end a speech?
The ending of the speech is indeed her most strategic important element. What is said at the end, listeners are likely to remember longer.
Don't end your presentation by saying, “That's about all I have to say about this. So I guess I'll end here." Finish, but don't talk about finishing.
Carefully prepare the ending of your speech, rehearse it in advance. Know almost word for word how you are going to end your presentation. Finish your speech smoothly. Don't leave it unfinished and broken like a jagged rock. Remember: good improvisation is well prepared improvisation.
- to summarize - to repeat again and briefly state the main points that you touched upon in your speech;
- call to action
- give the listeners an appropriate compliment;
- cause laughter;
- quote suitable poetic lines;
- use a vivid quote;
- create an emotional uplift.
When preparing the beginning and end of a speech, always link them together. Stop speaking before the audience wants it. Remember: after the peak of popularity, satiety sets in very soon.
Examples of public speaking.
In each of the above passages, those features of the text that are noted as having a positive impact on the audience are highlighted. All speeches are devoted to the problem of stimulating teachers to conduct methodological self-educational work.
1. “Dear colleagues! ( appeal). This is not the first time we are gathering this year on the issue of intensifying the work of methodological associations ( generality of cause). I express my gratitude (names are given, to whom it is addressed) to those who supported this line of work of the school ( pointing to positive examples). Yes, indeed, “another modernization” (nods towards the most dissatisfied listener) fell on our professional path (recognition of the right of the audience to their own opinion). Methodical work - component of all education, it is through it that modernization is possible ( emphasis).
I spoke more than once about the results of the analysis of the lessons attended ( reference to past experience of interaction). Their strict examination gives every reason to believe that we all have them without exception ( division of responsibility) are built in the same way. Only for open lesson we try to delve into the methodological literature ( frank admission of an unsightly fact). Yes, indeed, we have a small salary, we are overloaded with part-time jobs and part-time jobs, our families at home want to see us not only sitting at books and notebooks ( anticipation of objections).
I expressed my proposals for the development of methodological work at school at the last Methodological Council. I wrote the main directions of its activation on the board ( visual representation). There are five of them. I ask you to comment on them or contribute your own ( Willingness to interact with listeners)».
2. “Today we will talk about methodical work. But first I would like to tell a parable about a horse ( laughter) (intriguing opening). A man in the market praises his horse to the buyer, emphasizing that it runs fast. And he says to him: "Then you need to sell it cheaper." "Why so?" the man asks. “What if she runs fast, but in the wrong direction?” ( laugh).
Why am I doing this? I was the day before yesterday at a seminar in one school. There, a teacher speaks with the message “the use of NLP in mathematics lessons in primary school". Performs with enthusiasm, the directors all like it. And I ingenuously ask: “What linguistic - in mathematics? What kind of programming, if thinking has always been developed on mathematics? What is the scientific basis for this innovation? How will this affect children, now and in the future? Do you understand where this brisk teacher can run without a methodical watch? ( rhetorical questions).
Another example. My son began to prepare for a history session at the institute, sorting through his old notebooks. It also became interesting for me to remember how the material was given before. I open it: the biography of Chernomyrdin is given by the teacher on the full page in the notebook for the record ( laugh). Of course, there are no good history books and all that. Are there good teachers?.. As the horse ran along the ideological road, it cannot be stopped ( problematization through metaphor, reliance on examples from own life and work).
Dear my colleagues! Dear associates! ( pretentious appeal). You and I have passed more than one obstacle course, we will pass this one too ( emphasizing commonality with listeners, expressing confidence in their capacity). Tell me the words with which I can explain to each of you that no one will allow us to work like this today. Methodical work is our face, it is the level of our professionalism. Methodological work for a teacher is an appeal to new knowledge. Without it, our work is meaningless. I am for meaningful work. And you?.. ( publicity, appeal to listeners)».
3. “I agree with previous speakers that methodological work has great importance in the teacher's work link to previous speakers). Even when it is not paid for, and even when it is carried out at its own expense - I mean courses and methodical literature (open, possibly oppositional, attitude to the problem). Imagine a pediatrician on a small salary who treats with the knowledge of his student days that ended thirty years ago. Will you argue with the fact that we are equally responsible for the growing person ( comparison)?
In my presentation, I focus on what makes methodical work vital for a teacher ( summary of the content of the speech).
The first thing to remember numbering of advanced arguments). The child we teach is changing before our eyes. This year's fifth grader cannot be taught the way we taught current fifth graders. We need to look for other methods, even explain in other words educational material (making obvious arguments).
Second. A teacher engaged in methodical work is a teacher respected by us, parents and students. In a situation where the prestige of our profession is falling, we are obliged (I emphasize - we are obliged) to ensure that our work is treated with respect ( appeal to values).
And third. We are what we leave behind. What will be left of us when we ourselves are gone? A stack of ironed duvet covers?.. If memory, then let us be remembered as brilliant professionals in our field. And even better - as the authors of "manuals", textbooks and articles in our professional journals, as delegates to congresses and conferences, as the best representatives of our country ( appeal to higher meanings).
Thank you for the opportunity to say all this gratitude to the listeners)».
Efficiency business meeting held in the form public speaking, increases if there are following characteristics:
Ø the accuracy of the information provided, the verifiability of the actual material;
Ø showing confidence in listeners, including their professional and life situation in the context of the speaker's speech;
Ø examples from own experience and from the experience of listeners;
Ø emphasizing the significance, prestige of what is said in the speech;
Ø emphasizing common interests and goals with the audience;
Ø well-thought-out structure of the text, its emotional and figurative expressiveness;
Ø sensitive response to the mood of the audience;
Ø friendliness, ease of communication;
Ø providing listeners with the opportunity to choose their attitude to the perceived material, the absence of coercion and categoricalness;
Ø well-established Feedback from the audience (more on this below).
The situation of public speaking allows you to determine what type of speaking, monologue (dominant, authoritarian) or dialogic, the speaker adheres to the most. These two types are compared according to several indicators given in the table.
That is main reason Fear of public speaking in front of a large audience? How to learn to make fiery speeches and stop being afraid to speak in public?
Hello, friends! Alexander Berezhnov is in touch and I am glad to see you on the pages of our blog!
I know that I have already intrigued you with such a headline and all this will really be in the article.
And how does it relate to public speaking? - you ask.
I assure you, all these tricks are directly related to overcoming the fear of public speaking! Checked by my 7 year old practice.
Public performance – interesting topic! Note that the title of the article is not "How to Learn to Speak in Public in an Hour (Day, Week)?" because it's actually impossible, it's all a painstaking and gradual process. Who in the subject - will confirm my words.
If you have read the previous articles, you probably noticed that they all have a practical focus. Here my friends and I share our experience and summarize the accumulated knowledge. They are obtained as a result of hard and regular work. And it is not just words.
1. My public speaking experience
In 2010, in the city of Stavropol, we created a club with like-minded people "charismatic speaker", which regularly held classes, invited interesting guests (politicians, businessmen, actors, TV presenters), went out into the "fields" and trained to speak in public, overcoming their fears and complexes.
Today our club has switched to a new format and with colleagues we also conduct trainings in public speaking in youth institutions of the city of Stavropol and Stavropol Territory. All this is done free of charge. Thus, everyone can improve their public speaking skills.
The topic of public speaking is very close to me. From the second grade, I began to perform on stage, studied vocals and choral singing, performed solo in the city of Stavropol and beyond as a performer of classical and patriotic songs.
Therefore, today I am not only not afraid to speak, but also love to do it very much, I teach these skills to others. He has spoken before several thousand people at city and regional events, held mass actions as a presenter, was a speaker at round tables various levels, held presentations of projects in different cities He gave interviews on TV and radio.
Many of my friends and acquaintances say:
“Don’t feed him with bread,” just let him speak!”
Indeed, public speaking is my passion! I have been doing this consciously and regularly for 7 years now.
Experiment
Before writing the article, I conducted a large survey among my friends and acquaintances (surveyed about 50 people). Among the respondents were people of both public and non-public professions.
I only asked them two questions:
- “Do you like public speaking? (yes/no) and why?
- What are you afraid of when speaking in public?
It turned out that most people are really afraid to perform. Among the main fears my friends identified:
- fear of appearing ridiculous in front of an audience;
- fear of losing the logic of the story;
- fear of letting your team down(if you are a trusted representative of such a team);
- fear of "talking too much" from excitement.
As a result of the survey, I found out that there is a direct relationship between the size of the audience, the level of the event and the status of the listeners present.
That is, the larger the audience, the more solid the event and the higher the status of the guests, the more difficult it is to perform in front of such an audience.
Public speaking is as much an art as writing music, writing poetry, carving wood, etc. I would even say that it is more difficult than the examples given, since psychology plays a huge role in public speaking, inner mood and personality of the speaker.
The topic of public speaking is very extensive, it includes a huge theoretical base dedicated to the posture of the speaker, appearance, the style of presenting the material, the art of speaking, facial expressions, gestures, the ability to hold the attention of the audience, and so on.
I am convinced that all this can only be learned through regular practice.
And in the article we will talk about the psychology of public speaking, and in particular about the fear that many people have at this moment and how to overcome it.
2. Why do most people experience overwhelming fear in public speaking? main reason
So, friends, before you do any business, you need to turn to the theory of this business.
In order to overcome fear in public speaking, you need to know why it occurs.
Fear is a defensive reaction of the body that helps us avoid fatal errors and threats to life. Moderate fear, or rather, slight excitement is a useful and necessary emotion at the time of our speech. It helps us concentrate better and not lose our train of thought. But excessive fear to the point of trembling in the knees is main adversary any speaker!
2.1. So what is the main cause of fear in public speaking?
It's all about our ancient instincts.
Since ancient times, people did everything together, that's how it was easier to survive. Together they hunted and escaped from wild animals. Together they defended themselves from the raids of other tribes. That is, it was not accepted and even dangerous to separate from the team.
And any public speech is, first of all, an expression of one's individuality, most often one's own point of view. Here you just need to stand out from the crowd and be "not like everyone else."
For most people this is very difficult to do.
3. Public installation “Be like everyone else! Don't stand out!"
Since early childhood we were taught to be obedient and humble, doing the will of adults: parents, educators, teachers.
Remember yourself in kindergarten... This is the same secure institution as a school, institute, army and even a prison. Here we went for a walk, for lunch, and attended other collective events. Still, after all, a person is a herd animal and feels uncomfortable alone. And most importantly, it can develop only in society.
Surely you remember famous fairy tale about the boy "Mowgli", who grew up among the animals. But few people know that modern mankind knows dozens of such examples. This is especially true for India. There, children were lost in the jungle and brought up in animal packs. Wolves and other animals replaced their parents.
Even after they were found by civilized people, such children could never become people in the modern sense. They did not speak, but howled at the moon and ran on all fours. Therefore, it is psychologically very difficult for many of us to accept the very essence of public speaking, especially if we were brought up in an environment of "non-public" people.
Another interesting fact.
Scientists have proven that at the time of public speaking, many people release the same amount of adrenaline as when skydiving.
Fear of public speaking has been found to be second fear after the main thing - the fear of death, and for some it even comes first!
3.1. How can we overcome this ancient instinct?
Friends, the easiest way to do this is simply to realize that modern world changed, new "rules of the game" appeared. Public speaking, and leadership itself, has become a very important element modern people. These qualities are especially pronounced in those who have great ambitions and want to achieve a lot in life.
Friends, remember!
People are afraid to speak in public because of the fear of criticism, i.e. if you are afraid to speak in public - this is a signal, a kind of small call to the fact that you are highly dependent on someone else's opinion and you have self-doubt.
This is very important to know. Since if we want to solve a problem, we clearly need to understand the cause of its occurrence. As a doctor, before treating a patient, he sends him for tests or conducts appropriate examinations in order to accurately diagnose.
So, we have established that the fear of public speaking is common to many people. It is a fact!
Have you ever thought that speaking in public is very useful? This trains your communication skills, erudition, allows you to develop the ability to correctly formulate thoughts and make them more consistent.
You have noticed that many professional speakers are far from poor people, and this is also no coincidence. Remember, we drew a parallel between fear of public speaking and self-doubt. I think everyone understands that in order to earn money you need to be a self-confident person. Otherwise, your success will be very unstable.
So, dear readers, we come to the most important thing!
4. Practical techniques and exercises to overcome the fear of public speaking. "Fast" and "slow" methods
There are basically two ways to solve this problem:
- Slow;
- Relatively fast (stressful).
Example
You can learn to swim slowly, that is, go to the pool, study with an instructor, wearing a special swimming vest. Then you will gradually, in a few weeks, learn to swim, and this will not affect your emotional state.
The second way is fast, but rather "stressful". I think you already guessed what he suggests.
A person who cannot swim is taken out in a boat to the middle of the lake and thrown out of it. In this situation, the "teachers" assume that the instinct of self-preservation will immediately force the poor fellow to act, and he will learn to swim in a couple of minutes.
Of course, extremes are not always good, but their dosed use clearly helps in life.
How can such an example be projected to overcome the fear of public speaking?- you ask. But this is already interesting.
So, let's move on to the practical part:
4.1. "Slow Way"
I will summarize it in three main principles:
Principle #1: Familiar audience and interesting topic
I suggest starting small. This is how great things begin. Gather at home a few of your friends - like-minded people. You must be doing something together. Whether it's sports, computer games or work.
Agree with them that on the day of the meeting you will present them with a very interesting information. Prepare yourself and do it as if you are in front of a large hall and hundreds of people are watching you. Give it your all, don't give yourself any favors!
I also train from time to time. This keeps you in shape. When your friends, acquaintances or relatives look at you, then there is nothing to be afraid of, especially if you speak on a topic that is interesting to you. In this case, your performance will certainly be very worthy.
Principle number 2. Don't compare yourself to others, develop your own personality
I'm sure you've noticed that everyone good speaker has its own way of speaking. Just remember our Russian comedians: Evgeny Petrosyan, Vladimir Vinokur, Maxim Galkin, Viktor Koklyushkin, Elena Vorobey. Politicians: Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Zhirinovsky. TV presenters and actors: Vladimir Solovyov, Tina Kandelaki, Vladimir Pozner.
All of them are loved by the audience, but each has its own unique image, which is inherent only to them, thanks to their charisma.
Find yourself, your unique image. The view of your friends from the outside will help you with this. Ask them what style do you perform best in? How do they perceive you? And based on this analysis and your own feeling, develop your own style of presenting a public speech.
Principle number 3. Practice!
Participate in performances, discussions, take the initiative wherever there is an opportunity to speak publicly. If you have time and desire, find like-minded people and create a discussion club. At first, it can be placed at home, and later transferred to the base of your work, study or public organization.
And now we will get rid of fear by stressful methods ...
4.2. "Quick Way"
As I already wrote, there are certain technologies that allow you to quickly get rid of the main problem - the critical perception of others. To do this, you need to increase your stress resistance through certain exercises.
The logic here is very simple: if you can withstand a strong critical assessment of people (necessarily strangers!), Then you can speak in public and not worry about it for sure!
Go!
Exercise number 1. "Cleanliness is the key to health"
You dress up as a cleaner (cleaning lady), take a bucket of water, a rag and a mop, go to the nearest bus stop public transport, preferably on a weekend, so that there are fewer people on the buses.
Then get on the bus, and saying: "Cleanliness is the key to health", start washing it with your accessories. =) At the same time, you are talking with puzzled passengers and the driver. After driving 5-6 stops, you get off, paying the fare, and repeat this exercise 5 more times. I advise you not to start this exercise alone, as it will be quite embarrassing for you to do it alone.
Exercise number 2.
Surely in the summer on the streets of your city you can find points selling ice cream. Usually this is a refrigerator, next to it there is an umbrella from the sun and a girl (rarely a guy) sells ice cream. Your task is to approach the girl and offer your help in selling her ice cream. Tell us a little about yourself, say that you are undergoing training and this is part of your task.
Compose a quatrain about the company that owns the outlet, then start inviting people passing by with it.
Your the main task- increase sales at the time of your active actions! Do this for 20 minutes. Repeat the exercise 3 times a day at different points.
Exercise number 3. "With a pacifier in the mall"
Buy a regular baby pacifier, put it in your mouth, and go on a field trip to the nearest mall. It can also be a market or similar crowded place. Approach different outlets with the air of an interested buyer. It is best if there are several other passers-by nearby. Stand with a pacifier in your mouth in line for groceries. When it's time to buy, look at the seller without removing the pacifier from your mouth, place an order.
Put the groceries in your bag and move on as if nothing had happened. Watch the reactions of others...
Exercise number 4.
Take the laundry detergent box and pour it into another container. Clean the box thoroughly. After that, pour powdered sugar into the box (crushed granulated sugar), take a spoon and head to the cafe. It is best if there will be many visitors. Right in front of them, take out a box of laundry detergent with powdered sugar and start eating it with a spoon right in front of people and cafe staff.
Walk around the establishment with a demonstrative view. If you are asked questions, answer them, and at the end of the answer, offer to try your delicious powder.
I myself personally went through the first two exercises, and went through tougher ones, which I won’t write about. I think you get the point.
A lot more can be done based on these exercises. It all depends on your imagination and moral readiness.
I will say that it is best to alternate these methods.
That is, you first give yourself a shake-up, and then speak publicly several times in a row, but already having greater stress resistance. Your level is rising and how in computer games, starting from the first level, in the process of gaining experience, it increases.
I know that many will say, but where do you get the courage for such exercises. Friends, but you wanted to go fast, and for everything fast you need to pay something, in this case, stress. But I assure you that nothing bad will happen to you, and panic fear in public speaking, it will turn into only a slight excitement, which will only help you.
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5. Video of the most disastrous public performance...
Finally, I present to your attention the video with the most disastrous public speaking in front of the camera. I'm sure you will like it :)
Meet! Petr Polyachkin- speaker of the 21st century! (4:34)
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