CHAPTER TEN BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER In the preceding chapters we have provided you with a comprehensive insight to what it takes to be an articulate speaker. You will have realized by now that this is a process which calls for great determination and hard work. We repeat the wise words of Zig Ziglar that success is all about glands - “the sweat glands.” This chapter highlights the key concepts and principles to be learned and practiced in order to be an articulate speaker, presenter or trainer. Introduction There are three key questions we need to ask ourselves: • Do I believe that I CAN speak eloquently, that I can present, brief or facilitate with power and professionalism? • Do I see it as essential for personal …show more content…
We shall now highlight the top 10 key concepts and techniques to be practiced on your journey towards becoming an articulate speaker and communicator: 1. Word …show more content…
The 176 purpose of empathetic listening is to understand, to know what is going on inside that person and to respond accordingly. In briefings and presentations, listening helps us understand the needs, anxieties and uncertainties of the audience. It helps us frame the right answers and assurances. Empathetic listening is also the trademark of successful coaches and mentors in the corporate world. Combined with the ability to ask great questions, this form of listening produces desired results in coaching and mentoring sessions. 7. Fluency. The best prepared speech or presentation material will not make much of an impact if it is not carried by a fluent delivery. To be fluent is to be articulate. It combines the various basic factors of pronunciation, rhythm, pitch, voice modulation, clear logical and compelling flow of ideas and the skilful use of pause for effect. Dedicated practice is your assurance of fluency. 8. Power Reflection And
This task has allowed me to explore and internalize the relationship between language and speeches, as well as providing me with a better understanding and application of its specificities. Word count : 300 Written Task Thank you Chairman for the floor, Honorable Colleagues, once again, I rushed home and hugged my children dearly, because I realized that their safety cannot be taken for granted in this
Successful public speakers tend to use the canons of rhetoric elements to craft their presentations in a way for their speeches to be more effective. The canons of rhetoric used in this presentation were intervention, arrangement, style, and delivery. Intervention is determining the goal of the presentation as well as the conducting research and providing facts to back the message. The arrangement of the presentation was well thought-out, the message was clear and concise from the beginning to conclusion. Style fit this presentation well and was arranged in a way to keep grasp the attention of the audience.
Rogers, C. (2012). Carl Rogers on Empathy. [online] YouTube. A. Background:
RESPONSE PAPER ABOUT WEEKS 6,9 AND 12 The key to delivering a good speech lies in the choice of topic and how it is developed and supported. Supporting material plays a crucial role in making a speech effective and impactful. It includes examples, narratives, testimony, facts, and statistics, which serve as building blocks for a well-rounded speech. Relevant and audience-centered supporting material is essential for capturing the audience's interest, illustrating and elaborating upon ideas, and providing evidence or proof for arguments.
Giving a speech whether being for the public or not, offers personal, professional, and public benefits for the individual. The individual might find it easier to obtain a profession, build better relationships amongst peers, or even propel social movements by carefully constructing and delivering a well thought out speech. A speech needs to be excellent in order to do such things; it needs to have a clear concise thesis, a preview statement, a great organizational pattern, supporting material, memory, delivery and good representation of oneself. Thus, during the process of constructing and delivering a speech, one must have those aspects. This will ensure the speaker will deliver a powerful and moving speech.
Speakers play a big role in our every day lives. People give speeches around us all the time, whether it’s an intentional speech or an impromptu. Not every speech is given in a big auditorium with a humungous crowd. Some of the best speeches are given in a normal setting with just a small audience. When analyzing and critiquing an outside speaker there are many things that need to be accounted for that I am going to discuss about the speaker who I saw give her speech.
After being chosen as the President of National Honor Society, the most active club at my school, one of my duties was inducting the new members each year. I remember the butterflies in my stomach as I looked out at all the NHS members and their parents sitting in the huge auditorium. My principal and head of school were both keenly listening to me speak as I prayed not to stutter on any words. However, with every word that left my mouth, I felt my level of confidence rising. After finishing off strong and hearing the roar of applause, I realized that effective public speaking is a vital leadership skill that I definitely
Being confident shows your audience you are comfortable talking about your topic and that you are well informed on what you are specking of. Another thing that I can improve on is relaxing, for example, to not be so nervous. If I can think two steps ahead before I speak it would prepare me for what I am about to say which will allow my words to flow out smoothly and correctly. I plan on improving these skills by practicing more speeches in front of people and doing some relaxation exercises before my speech. I believe by implementing more speeches and doing some of the exercises, it will have me more relaxed, keep my mind focused and boost up my confidence so that I may present my speech flawlessly for an A plus grade.
Personal statement While we take our hearing ability for granted, others would love to be able to have it and hear the sounds of the world. This sums up what I have learned during my studies and practice of audiology. Being an audiologist entails the involvement in various emotional situations; from telling devastated parents that their child is diagnosed with hearing loss to seeing the beautiful reaction of clients hearing for the very first time. These moments, in fact, are what made me realize that my passion lies in helping people and making a difference in their lives. Striving for the best has always been something my parents emphasized on.
To overcome these barriers that I put up when doing presentations, I will need to be more confident and also practice more. According to Buchanan &Huczynski (2004) they state that presentation skills are a must in everyday life. They also state that Presentation skill is the part of communication; better presentation and public speaking are essential part for work and social life. Effective presentation skills are important in every
Being a great speaker doesn’t mean delivering a memorized word-for-word speech. Instead, many speakers are often well prepared by practicing their speeches; becoming familiarized with the expression and ideas incorporated. A good speaker will think about a way their speech can convey, persuade, motivate the audience. Three notable speakers who are known for giving great and powerful speakers are: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Steve Jobs, and Sir Ken Robinson.
Delivery - The delivery of your words includes the flow, cadence and tone of your voice. You must be able to follow a beat and create a rhythm. Speak clearly. Make sure you sound out all
Humans most f the time fail to understand about other’s point of view therefore they mistrust their motives and impose opinions or decisions over others. True empathic communication shares faithfully not only words, ideas, and information, but also feelings, emotions, and sensitivities. This communication not only allows us to understand others but also to be understood. First seek to understand the other person, and only then try to be understood. Stephen Covey presents this habit as the most important principle of interpersonal relations.
Reflection on the 5-Days Journey to Become a Better Listener Throughout the 5-days practice of active listening and basic attending skills in daily conversations, it was easiest for me to practice empathy. I found it easy to perceive the situation through others’ eyes and perspectives in order to capture the accurate meaning when I was nonjudgemental and listened attentively to others. As a result, I was able to develop empathic rapport in which I accurately sensed and understood others’ concerns as well as feelings as compared to when I conversed without empathy, allowing my presumptions to affect my interpretation of others’ meaning due to the need for others to agree with my worldview. Besides that, I was able to practice basic empathy, which is the second level of empathy where I paraphrased
Listening breaks down the barriers between individuals by paving the way for mutual understanding and cooperation. Good listening prevents communication gap and facilitates a fair grasp of the objectives and priorities of individuals and institutions. Attentive listening prevents the need for repetitions and thus save precious time. Normally, people listen to improve their knowledge, to obtain information, to follow directions, to be able to solve problems, to share experiences and feelings of joy and sorrow, to express opinions, to give judgments, and finally to learn new