The two-day training workshop aimed to help participants improve their public speaking skills through modules on understanding public speaking, overcoming stage fright, speech preparation and delivery, the use of body language and voice modulation. Key lessons included different types of public speaking, qualities of effective speakers, and models for structuring speeches to capture audience attention and motivate action. Participants had opportunities for individual and group presentations to practice their skills.

1. A two-day Training
Workshop on Effective Public Speaking Skills

2. ‘When I am inspired by some great purpose, some
extraordinary project, all my thoughts break their
bounds. My mind transcends limitations. My
consciousness expands in every direction, and I find
myself in a new great and wonderful world. My
dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive,
and I discover myself to be a greater person by far
than ever dreamed myself to be’.

3. COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of Two-Day Training Workshop on Effective Public Speaking
Skills, the participants will be able to manage fear, speak confidently
on the given topic / title in front of the audience using proper
content.

4. Key Takeaways from Day 1:
What is Public Speaking? And Types of Public Speaking
Characteristics and Qualities of a Public Speaker and Modes and types
Stage Fear
Overcoming Stage Fear
Preparation of Speech
General Speaker Faults
Use of Microphone and Podium

5. Key Takeaways from Day 2:
Models in Public Speaking
Audience Analysis
Body Language
Emotions in Public Speaking
Voice Modulation / Vocal Variety
Dynamics of Public Speaking

6. Ice breaking, Grouping & Pairing

7. Ground Rules
Team Presentation - I
(A Role Play Method)

8. INSTRUCTION:
Enact the topic given to your team.
Do not use Verbal Communication.
Teamwork is preferred.
Involve all team members in the presentation too.

9. Module 1
What is Public Speaking?

10. What is Public Speaking?
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a
structured, deliberate manner intended to
Inform
Influence, or
Entertain the listeners.

11. Why Public Speaking?
The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.
Specifically, the goal of any speech is to
Lead
Inspire or
Build Relationships

12. Module 1 (a)
Types of Public Speaking?

13. Main Four types of Public Speaking:
1.Ceremonial Speaking
2.Demonstrative Speaking
3.Informative Speaking
4.Persuasive Speaking

14. General Purposes of Public Speaking:
To Inform
To Persuade
To Entertain
To Inspire
To Stimulate
To Activate
to be continued…

15. To Instruct
To Introduce
To Appeal
To Announce
To Thank
Continued…

16. Types of Public Speaking

17. INSTRUCTION:
Present the topic given to your team.
Do use Verbal Communication.
Teamwork is preferred.
Involve all team members in presentation.

18. Module 2
Characteristics and Qualities of a Public Speaker
Modes and Types

19. Seven Qualities of a Public Speakers:
They Are Well-Prepared.
They Deliver Unique Messages and Ideas.
They Provide Actionable Content.
They Can Make the Complex Simple.
They Are Charismatic.
They Are Always Open to Questions.
They Share Instead of Sell, Give Instead of Take.

20. Modes of Public Speaking:
1. Impromptu
2. Extemporaneous
3. Reading a Manuscript
4. Memorised

21. Types of Public Speakers:
Dull Speakers
Hot Speakers
Cool Speaker

22. INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION - I

23. INSTRUCTION:
You will be shown a Picture on the Screen.
Connect the picture and talk for a minute.
Content is not very important.
Try to maintain the flow.
When the alert bell is ring, need not to close abruptly, conclude and finish the talk but do
not try to prolong.

24. Module 3
Stage Fright

25. STAGE FRIGHT:
Stage fright is often thought of as communication-based anxiety resulting in
a person experiencing physiological excitement, negative feelings, or certain
behavioral responses to the actual or expected act of public speaking. Also,
the fear of public speaking is primarily a fear of speaking in front of an
audience.

26. Main ways to deal with Stage Fright:
Change your thought patterns
Stop worrying about your nervousness
Practice makes you better
Good Preparation
Start using proper posture
Go on stage and make a presentation whenever you get an opportunity

27. Exercises:
• Relaxation Techniques
• Tha…Saa..Naa…Maa
• Breathing Techniques

28. Module 4
Preparation of Speech

29. The Three Ps of a successful Speech:
♣ Preparation
♣ Practice
♣ Performance

30. SMART:
Select your Material
Map out an outline
Add Humor and Personality
Revise your Speech
Tie loose ends together

31. Methods to organise your speech:
o Problem / Solution
o Comparative Advantage
o Motivated Sequence (Dr Alan H Monroe)
1. Attention
2. Need
3. Satisfaction
4. Visualization
5. Action

32. 1. Selecting a topic
2. Make an outline
3. Develop the opening
4. Draft the body
 Statistics
 Testimony
 Examples, Stories, or Anecdotes
 Visual Aids
 Facts
5. Conclusion
6. Pay attention to transitions
Organizing your Speech:

33. Three Basic Parts of PERSUASION by Aristotle:
ETHOS / CREDIBILITY :
Authority and the knowledge.
LOGOS / LOGIC:
Clear, Informative and Logical manner.
PATHOS / EMOTIONS:
Emotional Connection with Listeners.

34. RESEARCH TOPICS:
1. Farmers’ Protest
2. Citizenship Amendment Act 2019
3. Life during Covid 19
4. Life after Covid 19
5. Work Life Balance
6. Emotional Wellness
7. Inclusion

35. INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION - II

36. INSTRUCTION:
You will be given a Picture.
The first person will prepare the speech for two minutes and then
present.
When the First person delivers, the second person prepares and then
presents, and the chain continues.
Connect and correlate the picture and deliver the presentation.

37. Module 5
General Speaker Faults

38. Fault # 1 : An Unclear Purpose.
Fault # 2 : Lack of clear organisation and leadership.
Fault # 3 : Too much information.
Fault # 4 : Not enough support for your ideas, concepts and information.
Fault # 5 : Monotonous Voice and sloppy speech.
Fault # 6 : Not meeting the real needs of the audience.

39. Module 6
Use Microphone and Podium

41. Proper use of Podium
• Do not put hands on it
• Do not lean on it
• Check podium height

42. Types of Microphone
1.Wireless / wired Lavalier

43. 2. Lectern / Podium Microphone

44. 3. Hand held Microphone

45. Proper use of Microphone

46. Proper use of Microphone

47. Use of Microphone
(Video)

48. TEAM PRESENTATION – III
(Round Robin Method)

49. INSTRUCTION:
Team members will be named as 1 and 2.
All ones to be positioned in inner circle and all twos to be positioned in outer circle.
Ones will present an object to twos for a minute.
Twos will give feedback to ones for a minute.
Now ones will be seated in outer circle and twos to be seated in inner circle, presentation
continues.

50. Feedback & Assignments for Day 2

51. Day - 2

52. Recap of Learnings from Day 1
One thing I want to avoid in Public Speaking.
One Key Takeaway which I like the most and why?
One thing I should avoid in PS.
One thing I want to learn or emphasis.
My great learning is….
My great eye opener is…

53. Module 7
Models in Public Speaking

54. A . I . D . A
Attention / Awareness - You must get it.
Interest – You must arouse it.
Desire – You must move your audience to want
something.
Action – You must tell them to do and how.

55. S H I I C:
S SPECIFICITY
H HUMOUR
I INTERACTIVITY
I IMPORTANCE
C CURIOSITY

56. TEAM PRESENTATION – IV
(Pre-Assigned Topics)

57. INSTRUCTION:
Each Participant will be given three minutes time present the topic.
Participants are expected to deliver a speech applying all learnings from day 1.
After 2.5 minutes an alert bell will be rung.
At the third minute participants shall be concluding the speech.

58. Module 8
Audience Analysis / Connect with Your Audience

59. Audience Analysis:
☻ Age Range
☻ Male / Female ratio
☻ Occupational and Economic status
☻ Educational Background
☻ Political Orientation
☻ Leisure Activities

60. Module 9
Body Language in Public Speaking

61. Albert Mehrabian Communication Model:

62. BODY LANGUAGE
 Gestures
 Postures / Stances
 Body Movement
 Facial Expressions
 Eye Contact
o Know your Material
o Establish a bond
o Monitor Visual Feedback

63. Let us do the Exercise:
(Express emotion through the eyes and the voice)
 Surprise
 Anger
 Love
 Confusion
 Boredom

64. Body Language
(Video)

65. Module 10
Voice Modulation and Vocal Variety

66. Exercises:
• Energy Exercises
• Tongue Twisters
• Awareness on Vocal Apparatus
• Simple exercises on tone, voice
and pitch

67. Voice Modulation:
Vary the pitch of your voice
Speak slowly
Stress on certain words
Speak quietly
Copy others

68. Examples:
1. Mouth – Paadatha Paatellam
2. Throat – Idhayam Oru Kovil
3. Chest – Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu
4. Abdomen - Thiruchendoril

69. Qualities of Good Voice:
Pleasant (conveying a sense of friendliness).
Natural (reflecting the true personality and sincerity of the speaker).
Forceful (conveying vitality and strength, even when it isn’t especially loud).
Expressive (demonstrating various shades of meaning, never sounding
monotonous and emotionless).
Easily heard (as a result of proper volume and clear articulation).

70. VOCAL VARIETY:
Volume – Loudness of your voice or softness of your voice
Pitch – Sound is how high low and high (emotions)
Rate - number of words you speak per minute
Quality - friendliness, naturalness, and confidence, and be enjoyable
and pleasant to the ears.

71. Appropriate Speech Rate:
1. 1000 Words per seven minutes (around 140-150 words per
minute)
2. 20 minutes X 150 words / minute = 3,000 words

72. The Power of Pause:
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.
- Mark Twain

73. Teamwork and Presentation IV
Module 11 - Emotions in Public Speaking

74. Module 12
You as a Speaker
(Dynamics of Public Speaking)

75. Guidelines for Appropriate Dress
• Avoid that wrinkle
• Dress traditionally
• Wear a dress or business suit
• Empty pockets
• Leave handbag at your seat
• Use appropriate colour
• Choose comfortable shoes

76. •Look at the audience
•Talk to the audience
•Silence is okay if it is not prolonged
•Dress appropriately for the audience
Effective Delivery

77. •Remember your objective. Never deviate from it.
•Let the emotion through. It makes the connection.
•Use anecdotes and correlation to illustrate.
•Don’t be afraid of questions. They indicate interest.
•Never break the time boundary.
THE SHOW BEGINS

78. • The Non-Listener
• The Marginal Listener
• The Evaluative Listener
• The Active Listener
Types of Listener

79. The Critical First Two Minutes:
• Maximize the effect of the first 2/3 minutes.
• Don’t start with a joke.
• Get to the point.
• Watch for audience reactions.
• Prepare your opening and stick to it.
• Millennials can listen up to 8 secs.

80. Me as a Public Speaker…
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION - IV

81. INSTRUCTION:
Each Participant will be given four minutes time to present the topic.
Participants are expected to deliver a speech applying all learnings from day
1 and day 2.
After 3.5 minutes an alert bell will be rung.
At the third minute participants shall be concluding the speech.

82. Thanksgiving
We the participants of EPS 2021, hosted by JCI Madurai Central are very grateful to the God almighty for showering their
blessings. We are very grateful to JCI India, JCI Madurai Central its President Jc Deepak, Secretary Jc Kannan, Jayceereete
Chairperson Jcrt Nivedha Devi Deepak, Jayceereete Secretary Jcrt Hemalatha Kannan, VP Training Jc Anand Kumar, Director
Training Jc Vijaya Raghavan Project Directors Jc Dinesh and Jc Gopinath and all members for their help and support.
We extend our earnest thanks to Pilot JCI Senator M Chandrachoodeshwaran and Co Pilot Jc Radha Aswath for their
unconditional support and love.
We thank our fellow participants for their wonderful support, cooperation and co-learning.
We also thank our Family Members for their unconditional support.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Union Club of Madurai for the wonderful venue and delicious food.
We thank one and all who helped us directly and indirectly in this journey of learning and self empowerment.