Building Confidence
dress to impress audience, don't draw attention away from message/purpose
grooming
newness
having originality, taking a fresh slant/approach
content
having something worthwhile to say
perception
helps you deal with what is real as oppsoed to what you imagine
stereotyped
high school students are often..
charts, graphs, anecdotes, quotes, personal stories
how can you add organization?
if you lack confidence in yourself, you will also lack confidence in your words; helps overcome stage fright, raises self esteem
how does an accurate perception of yourself contribute to your speaking ability?
perception
how you see things
can blow things out of proportion
inaccuarte perception
enthusiasm
intellectually alet, sharp in mind; RELAX
notes
jot down your ideas on a brief outline
perception
key to confidence
empathy
knowing how it feels, having "common ground"
phobia
persistent, irrational fear
content, organization, notes, friendliness, impression, dedication, empathy, newness, conviction, enthusiasm
planks of confidence
dedication
practicing
say words outloud, practice eye contact, gestures, moving, and gain command of info
proper ways to practice a speech
inform, entertain, persuade
purpose of speech
notecard
security net
phobia
very severe stage fright develops into a...
go to library, search internet, read newspapers/current magazines, interview someone who knows something about your topic
ways to build a speech with solid content
fight or flight syndrome
confront or avoid problems
false
conviction has little to do with confidence
forget words, upset stomach, perspiration, shortness of breath, dissiness, flushed face
symptoms of stage fright
30 seconds
symptoms of stage fright last...
not too many notes, not too many notecards, not subsitution for preparation, not to be read
things to remember about using notecards
false
true of false: speech is part of a performance
having too many words on 1 card, having too many notecards
two greatest problems regarding notes
true
T or F: a good speaker does not always rely on the sontaneity of the moment
false
T or F: a good way to practice a speech is to go over the material silently in a corner
true
T or F: an error can learn to self discovery
true
T or F: being likeable is the magic bullet to speaking
false
T or F: confident people are usually born with confidence
true
T or F: honest intrapersonal communication is one cure for stage fright
false
T or F: if you are suffering from stage fright, it is all right to read from your notes
true
T or F: many people equate making one mistake with failure
true
T or F: many people tink giving a speech is more difficult than it really is
false
T or F: research shows that most people's stage fears occue because they suffere from real speaking problems
false
T or F: since stage fright is a digment of our imaginations, it is not a serious speaking problem
true
T or F: studeies show that many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do the thought of dying
false
T or F: when we are suffering from stage fright, our heart rates may decrease to half the normal level
false
T or F: your audience is unlikely to forgive a speaking error or problem
intellectually and physically
a good speaker needs to show enthusiasm...
stage fright
afraid to speak; affects anyone
communication/performance anxiety
aka stage fright
friendliness
being congenial, audience is more receptive to message
conviction
believing in what you say, standing up and voicing principles
confidence
believing you are capable of handling a situation
impression
determined before you walk to podium/ open your mouth (55%)
convey positive attitude, dress and groom with appropriate judgement
discuss 2 ways to convey a good first impression
recognize your own self worth, don't be afraid to make a mistake
discuss two ways to cure a negative self image of yourself
extension of yourself
speech is..
use outline, structure easy for you and audience, intro and conclusion with emotional appeal, prepare
steps to organization
