Learn best practices and tips in researching, writing, and delivering speeches.
Many professionals are inexperienced and/or apprehensive about speaking in public, whether it's a formal speech, a presentation, or even speaking to a small group in a casual environment. It's common for people to feel nervous and have anxiety about interacting in such a public way. This presentation will be incredibly beneficial for individuals who want to improve their public speaking skills. The material will provide an overview of the key principles of effective speech writing, including understanding your audience, using clear and direct language, and structuring your speech for maximum impact. Additionally, you can learn about different techniques for controlling nervousness and engaging with the audience, as well as tips for making the most of visual aids and body language. Overall, this presentation will help you to build your confidence, improve your speech-writing skills, and become a more effective communicator.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify the fundamental steps in writing a speech.
- You will be able to identify the best practices for speechwriting.
- You will be able to recognize tips for delivering an effective speech.
- You will be able to identify the do's and don'ts of delivering a speech.
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Agenda
Overview
- Importance of Effective Speech Writing
- Purpose of Today's Presentation
- Overview of Speech Writing Fundamentals and Best Practices
Fundamentals of Speech Writing
- Identify the Purpose of Your Speech
- Understand Your Audience
- Research the Topic
- Outline and Organize the Speech
- Select the Right Words for the Speech
Best Practices for Speech Writing
- Keep It Simple and Straightforward
- Use Clear, Concise Language
- Use Anecdotes, Stories, and Humor
- Structure the Speech With an Attention-Grabbing Introduction, Main Body, and Conclusion
- Rehearse the Speech
Tips for Delivering the Speech
- How to Best Practice Delivering the Speech
- How to Best Engage Your Audience
- How to Best Control Nervousness
- Using Body Language
- Using Appropriate Visual Aids
- Dos and Don'ts of Delivering Your Speech
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This course was last revised on March 23, 2023.
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CPE/NASBA - QAS Self Study 1.8 including Communications and Marketing 1.8
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Michael Brown
MyARsocial
- Managing director of AaronRichards Global Partners, LLC and founder/CEO of MyARsocial.com (a social media and online reputation management technology platform and toolset)
- Over 30 years of experience in management consulting
- Founded and managed three national and international practices for large prestigious consulting firms
- Delivers speeches and presentations to small and medium-sized business networks and organizations on how businesses can better leverage social media and manage their online reputations to improve business growth
- Has delivered speeches and presentations to national conventions in the fields of information technology, human resources, pensions benefits, and finance
- Has conducted numerous workshops for companies and government agencies on subjects including business process reengineering, business strategy, IT strategy and operations, M&A integration, IT benchmarking, and HR benchmarking
- Has taught IT classes at the university level and for professional business organizations
- Has provided professional career coaching to executives in the finance, banking, IT, and human resources fields
- Master’s degree in finance and management information systems, with Honors, Indiana University; B.S. degree in finance and human resource management, Indiana University; graduate of Harvard’s Executive Management Program
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