Public Speaking Checklist

Preparation

• Title

• Introduction, Body and Conclusion

• Form, Structure and flow

• Full and partial notes - without notes (extemporaneous)

• Use of Metaphor and illustrations

• Use of references

• Material appropriate to audience and context

Delivery

• Audience contact

• Modulation (variation of pitch, pace and power)

• Pausing

• Speed of delivery

• Volume

• Conversational quality

• Gestures and the 'speaking body'

• Audience attention and rapport

• Absence of mannerisms

• Use of flip charts etc.

• Repetition for emphasis

• Letting go of 'Stage Fright'

• Breathing

• Use of humour

• the 5 second grab (media use)

• coping with interviewers

• interviewing:

  • direct, indirect, non directive questions

  • minimal encouragers

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