This document discusses public speaking and how to overcome the fear of it. It notes that public speaking is one of people's biggest fears, with about 10% loving it, 10% being terrified, and 80% feeling anxious. It then lists common fears around public speaking like being judged. The document outlines the key components of a speech: introduction, body, and conclusion. It provides tips for effective public speaking, calling them the "6 BEs" which are to be organized, clear, direct, open, vocal, and yourself. Specific advice includes making eye contact, using body language, speaking confidently, and knowing the material.

1. Presented by :
Vidhu Arora [68-MBA-16]
Public speaking

2. People’s Biggest Fears
3. Death
2. Snakes
1. Public Speaking
1. Public Speaking

3. About 10 percent of the
population loves public speaking.
Another 10 percent are genuinely
terrified.
The rest of us – roughly the 80
percent in the middle –get
butterflies, get anxious, don’t
sleep much the night before – but
we know that we’re going to live
through it. It’s just not much fun.
With a little work, we can turn those butterflies to our advantage.With a little work, we can turn those butterflies to our advantage.

4. WHY FEAR ??
You may be judged by people; and judged badly
You may feel like a fool
You might make mistakes and LOSE your way
You will be extremely humiliated
You will never be as good as______
 They won’t like you
They won’t get what you are trying to say

5. Speaking is an important method for communicating
knowledge and expressing ideas.
Being able to verbally communicate effectively to
other individuals or to groups is essential in school,
business, as well as your personal life.

6. Components of speech

7. Introduction
Gain attention in the opening
It can be done by:
oHumor
oQuotations
oQuestions
oSongs
Introduction should indicate your
topic

8. Body
Elaborate the subject
Division of the subject
Emphasis the changes between the
divisions
Put relevant examples to support your
stand

9. Conclusion
Restate the subject
Summarize the key points
Give a statement of the conclusion –
main message

10. Effective public speakers are able to:
 Speak confidently with new people.
 Choose interesting subjects.
Organize a speech that captures the audiences
attention.
Participate in serious discussions about school
and community issues.
 Use language properly.
Be more sensitive to the opinions of others.

11. Effective Communication

13. THE 6 “BEs” OF EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC SPEAKING
THE 6 “BEs” OF EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC SPEAKING

14. Be organized
Being prepared breeds confidence.
Write down key ideas on a note card to keep your thoughts
straight.
Research. Don’t just fake it!
Know your audience

15. Be Clear! (Words)
 Simple is best!
 If you don’t understand it, neither will your audience.
 Avoid fillers: uh, um, like, mmm…
 Avoid repetitive phrases: “let’s see…,” “let me think,”
“another thing”
Silence is not your enemy! Pausing to collect your thoughts
or take a deep breath is okay.

16. Be Direct! (Eyes)
Make eye contact.
Don’t be afraid to look down to collect your thoughts but be
confident. You know the material
Make your audience believe!

17. Be Open! (Body Language)
Posture. Standing up straight makes you look like you are in
control.
Open arms.
Using your hands can be very effective!
Chin up!

18. Be Vocal! (Voice)
Speak to your audience!
No mumbling
Vary the pitch and tone of your voice, let it rise and fall,
make it louder or softer
Vary the pace, speaking slower or even using silence to
emphasize key points.
Speak in the accent and way that is natural to you

19. Be Yourself!
Your audience will forgive your nervousness, but they will
be turned off by fake modesty or bravado