Public Speaking For Dummies

by Kushner, Malcolm

Edition: 2nd

ISBN13: 9780764559549

ISBN10: 0764559540

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2004-05-07

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Summary

Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience Conquer your public speaking jitters and deliver a dynamite speech Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvy tips will help you deliver a masterful presentation. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Speak with confidence * Create spectacular visual aids * Add power with body language * Address international and virtual audiences * Answer questions the right way

Author Biography

Malcolm Kushner is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication who has been profiled in a number of publications and appeared on CNN, NPR, and The Larry King Show.

Introduction

(6)

Why You Need This Book

(2)

About This Book

(1)

Conventions Used in This Book

(1)

Foolish Assumptions

(1)

How This Book Is Organized

(2)

Part I: Getting Started

(1)

Part II: Preparing Your Speech

(1)

Part III: Making Your Speech Sparkle

(1)

Part IV: Delivering Your Speech

(1)

Part V: Common Speaking Situations

(1)

Part VI: The Part of Tens

(1)

Icons Used in This Book

(1)

Where Do I Go from Here?

(1)

Part I: Getting Started

(42)

Chapter 1: Giving a Speech

(6)

Finding Out What You Need to Know

(1)

Getting down the preliminaries

(1)

Doing research

(1)

Organizing your speech

(1)

Developing Your Speech

(1)

Selecting the right material

(1)

Starting and ending your speech

(1)

Polishing It Off

(1)

Making sure your speech makes sense

(1)

Adding some style

(1)

Using visual aids

(1)

Delivering a Speech

(1)

Overcoming stage fright

(1)

Talking with your body

(1)

Taking questions

(1)

Handling the audience

(1)

Preparing for Special Speaking Situations

(2)

Talking to public bodies

(1)

Speaking on the fly

(1)

Introducing other speakers

(1)

Speaking on panels or roundtables

(1)

Debating

(1)

Speaking at international meetings

(1)

Participating in virtual meetings

(1)

The Parts of Ten

(1)

Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Speak

(12)

Making Important Preparations

(5)

Deciding whether you should speak

(1)

Figuring out why you're speaking

(1)

Setting specific goals

(1)

Getting the essential information

(2)

Agreeing on a topic

(1)

Analyzing Your Audience

(3)

Discovering demographics

(1)

Discovering what the audience is thinking

(1)

Finding out what the audience knows

(1)

Relating to Your Audience

(4)

Putting your audience in the picture

(3)

Highlighting the benefits

(1)

Chapter 3: Making the Most of Research

(12)

Gathering Sources

(6)

Mining yourself for material

(1)

Interviewing people

(1)

Utilizing the library

(1)

Reading The Wall Street Journal

(2)

Pulling info from the Day and Date Book

(1)

Perusing Chase's Calendar of Events

(1)

Dialing up databases

(1)

Getting Someone Else to Do Your Research - For Free

(1)

Checking out reference librarians

(1)

Talking to museum research staff

(1)

Using government public information officers

(1)

Researching on the Web

(5)

Rustling up the three best Web sites

(1)

Getting the most out of Web researching

(1)

Finding visual aids

(1)

Picking up performing tips

(1)

Chapter 4: Organizing Your Speech

(10)

Selecting Material to Include

(1)

Following Patterns of Organization

(3)

Following two key rules

(1)

Checking out commonly used patterns

(2)

Packaging and bundling

(1)

Creating Your Outline

(2)

Figuring out when to start your outline

(1)

Deciding the number of points to include

(1)

Timing

(2)

Setting the length of your speech

(1)

Polishing your timing

(1)

Organizing Your Speech Effectively

(2)

Part II: Preparing Your Speech

(34)

Chapter 5: Body Building: Strengthening the Content of Your Speech

(12)

Making Appeals to Your Audience

(1)

Using logical appeals

(1)

Making emotional appeals

(1)

Finding Solid Forms of Support

(11)

Mastering the art of storytelling

(2)

Making an impact with quotations

(1)

Doing it by the numbers

(2)

Clearing the air with definitions

(2)

Unlocking concepts with analogies

(1)

Getting heard with examples

(3)

Chapter 6: Getting Off on the Right Foot: Introductions

(12)

Discovering What the Introduction Must Do

(1)

Creating the Perfect Introduction

(4)

Answering audience questions

(1)

Including necessary background

(1)

Using greetings and acknowledgments

(1)

Making your introduction the right length

(1)

Writing out your introduction

(1)

Using the show biz formula

(1)

Avoiding common mistakes

(2)

Getting Started in Fifteen Fabulous Ways

(7)

Using a Quotation

(1)

Using rhetorical questions

(1)

Using a story or anecdote

(1)

Using a startling statistic

(1)

Using a startling fact

(1)

Using a historic event

(1)

Using something that happened today

(1)

Using the title of your speech

(1)

Provoking your audience

(1)

Showing your knowledge of your audience

(1)

Developing a common bond

(1)

Emphasizing the subject's importance

(1)

Referring to the occasion

(1)

Relating your talk to previous talks

(1)

Chapter 7: All's Well That Ends Well: Conclusions

(8)

Making Your Conclusion Work

(1)

Creating the Perfect Conclusion

(3)

Cueing the audience in advance

(1)

Making it sound like a conclusion

(1)

Finding the right length

(1)

Writing it out

(1)

Making the last words memorable

(1)

Announcing your availability

(1)

Avoiding common mistakes

(1)

Wrapping It Up in Style

(6)

Referring back to the opening

(1)

Using a quotation

(1)

Asking a question

(1)

Telling a story

(1)

Reciting a poem

(1)

Telling the audience what to do

(1)

Asking for help

(2)

Part III: Making Your Speech Sparkle

(34)

Chapter 8: Making Sense of Your Speech

(8)

Editing Your Speech - Pain-free

(3)

Using conversational language

(1)

Reading your speech out loud

(1)

Keeping the language simple

(1)

Avoiding long sentences

(1)

Using the active voice

(1)

Being specific

(1)

Using exciting verbs

(1)

Getting rid of clichés and buzzwords

(1)

Perfecting the pace

(1)

Avoiding foreign words and phrases

(1)

Making Transitions

(5)

Figuring out how to use transitions

(1)

Managing the transition mission

(2)

Avoiding common transition mistakes

(2)

Chapter 9: Getting the Words Right

(8)

Honing Your Tone and Style

(3)

Polishing your word choice

(1)

Using power words

(1)

Figuring out how to use jargon

(1)

Creating Catch Phrases

(1)

Spicing Up Your Speech with Classic Rhetorical Devices

(5)

Hyperbole

(1)

Allusion

(1)

Alliteration

(1)

Metaphor

(1)

Simile

(1)

Rhetorical question

(1)

The rule of three

(1)

Repetition

100

(1)

Chapter 10: Making Eye Contact Count: Visual Aids

101

(16)

Using Charts and Graphs

101

(2)

Choosing a type of chart or graph

102

(1)

Making effective charts and graphs

102

(1)

Making Use of Slides, Overheads, and PowerPoint

103

(4)

Using slides

103

(1)

Using overheads

104

(1)

Using PowerPoint

104

(1)

Discovering simple design rules

105

(2)

Flipping for Flipcharts

107

(2)

Avoiding common flipchart mistakes

107

(1)

Using flipcharts effectively

108

(1)

Creating Great Video (And Audio)

109

(3)

Using video

109

(2)

Utilizing audio in your speeches

111

(1)

Making an Impact with Multimedia

112

(3)

Multimedia equipment you need

112

(1)

Software for multimedia presentations

113

(1)

Getting permission to use content

114

(1)

Wowing Your Audience with Simple Multimedia Techniques

115

(1)

Hitting a Home Run with Handouts

115

(4)

Making handouts that get a hand

115

(1)

Including the right information

116

(1)

Knowing when to give them out

116

(1)

Part IV: Delivering Your Speech

117

(62)

Chapter 11: Overcoming Stage Fright

119

(10)

Changing Your Perceptions

120

(3)

Realizing how your audience really feels

120

(1)

Visualizing success like a pro

121

(1)

Talking yourself into a great speech

121

(2)

Transforming Terror to Terrific

123

(2)

Discovering stress-busting exercises

123

(1)

Discovering the real secret: Don't look nervous

124

(1)

Preventing and Handling Stage Fright

125

(4)

Writing out your intro and conclusion

125

(1)

Anticipating problems and preparing solutions

126

(1)

Arriving early

126

(1)

Divide and conquer

126

(1)

Don't apologize for nervousness

127

(1)

Using your nervousness

127

(1)

Practicing makes perfect - and confident

127

(2)

Chapter 12: Body Language: What's Out, What's In, and What's International

129

(18)

Understanding Body Language

129

(7)

Sending a message with facial expressions

130

(1)

Punctuating your speech with posture

131

(1)

Giving the right message with gestures

132

(2)

Going international

134

(2)

Making Eye Contact Count

136

(1)

Dressing to Impress

137

(2)

Getting the right image across

138

(1)

Dressing for informal meetings

138

(1)

Mastering Physical Positioning and Movement

139

(5)

Managing entrances and exits

139

(2)

Moving around

141

(1)

Getting into the power position

142

(1)

Working from a podium

142

(1)

Using the podium effectively

143

(1)

Paralanguage: What Your Voice Says about You

144

(3)

Chapter 13: Handling Questions

147

(18)

Discovering the Basics

148

(3)

Anticipating questions

148

(1)

Answering questions at the end

148

(1)

Avoiding letting a few people dominate

148

(1)

Letting the questioner ask a question, not give a speech

149

(1)

Listening to the question

149

(1)

Repeating the question

150

(1)

Guessing isn't the answer

150

(1)

Ending the Q&A strongly

151

(1)

Coming Up with a Perfect Answer

151

(4)

Treating the questioner properly

152

(1)

Designing your answer

153

(2)

Delivering your answer

155

(1)

Using Question-Handling Techniques

155

(3)

Reversing the question

156

(1)

Redirecting the question

156

(1)

Rephrasing the question

156

(1)

Exposing a hidden agenda

157

(1)

Putting the question in context

157

(1)

Building a bridge

157

(1)

Dealing with Common Types of Questions

158

(1)

Responding to Special Situations

159

(2)

Handling Hostile Questions

161

(4)

Identifying hostile questions

161

(1)

Heading them off at the pass

162

(1)

Dealing with hostile questions

162

(3)

Chapter 14: Handling the Audience

165

(14)

Reading an Audience's Reaction

165

(2)

Checking the energy level

165

(1)

Noticing body language

166

(1)

Asking questions to gauge the audience

166

(1)

Making the Audience Comfortable

167

(1)

Handling a Tough Audience

168

(7)

Examining types of tough audiences

168

(4)

Haggling with hecklers

172

(2)

Dealing with other distractions

174

(1)

Handling a Nonresponsive Audience

175

(6)

Stocking your first-aid kit

176

(2)

Getting a volunteer from the audience

178

(1)

Part V: Common Speaking Situations

179

(58)

Chapter 15: Speaking to the City Council and School Board

181

(8)

Remembering Some Rules

181

(2)

Getting to speak

181

(1)

Beating the clock

182

(1)

Using visual aids

182

(1)

Maximizing Your Effectiveness

183

(3)

Getting prepared

183

(1)

Making your point

184

(2)

Avoiding the Five Biggest Turnoffs for Public Officials

186

(3)

Don't repeat yourself

186

(1)

Don't come unprepared

187

(1)

Don't get emotional

187

(1)

Don't be rude

187

(1)

Don't be a professional complainer

187

(2)

Chapter 16: Small Talk: Impromptu Speaking and Introducing Other Speakers

189

(8)

Say a Few Words: Giving Impromptu Speeches

189

(4)

Being prepared

190

(1)

Buying time

190

(1)

Organizing your thoughts

191

(2)

Introducing Other Presenters

193

(4)

Finding information about the speaker

193

(1)

Making a speaker (and yourself) look good

194

(1)

Avoiding introduction errors

195

(2)

Chapter 17: Panels and Roundtables

197

(8)

Being on a Panel

197

(5)

Winning the inevitable comparison

197

(2)

Maintaining control of your message

199

(3)

Participating in a Roundtable

202

(3)

Figuring out the roundtable format

202

(1)

Starring in a roundtable discussion

203

(2)

Chapter 18: Debates

205

(12)

Checking Out the Basics

205

(2)

Discovering types of debates

205

(1)

Recognizing key debate terms

206

(1)

Supporting an argument with evidence

206

(1)

Arguing in the Affirmative

207

(1)

Proving stock issues

207

(1)

Using additional tactics

208

(1)

Arguing Against the Affirmative

208

(3)

Creating a disadvantage

208

(1)

Launching a counterplan

209

(1)

Attacking a stock issue

209

(1)

Examining other lines of attack

210

(1)

Kiss My Rebuttal

211

(2)

Providing an overview

211

(1)

Giving a roadmap

211

(1)

Going line by line

212

(1)

Pre-empting opposing arguments

212

(1)

Avoiding repeating evidence

212

(1)

Attacking counterplans

212

(1)

Beating Your Opponent, in Six Different Ways

213

(4)

Paying attention to structure and organization

213

(1)

Managing your time (and your opponent's)

213

(1)

Practicing

214

(1)

Establishing your arguments early

215

(1)

Avoiding repeating arguments

216

(1)

Losing battles to win the war

216

(1)

Chapter 19: International Speaking

217

(10)

Discovering the Culture of Your Audience

217

(1)

Crafting Your Message

218

(5)

Keeping it as simple as possible

218

(1)

Quoting someone from the audience's country or culture

219

(1)

Adapting substance and style to cultural needs

219

(1)

Keeping it as short as possible

219

(1)

Using worldwide examples

220

(1)

Remembering there's more than one America

220

(1)

Avoiding humor

220

(1)

Getting rid of idioms

220

(1)

Losing the jargon and acronyms

221

(1)

Using appropriate sports metaphors

221

(1)

Getting the numbers right

221

(1)

Being cautious about holiday references

222

(1)

Getting graphic

222

(1)

Coloring with caution

222

(1)

Making magnificent handouts

222

(1)

Adapting Your Delivery

223

(4)

Getting there ahead of time

223

(1)

Projecting humility

223

(1)

Talking the talk

223

(1)

Eating their food

224

(1)

Speaking slowly

224

(1)

Interpreting reactions

224

(1)

Following protocol

225

(1)

Working with foreign voltage

225

(2)

Chapter 20: Virtual Meetings: Phone, Video, and Web

227

(10)

Choosing a Type of Virtual Meeting to Hold

227

(4)

Avoiding technical difficulties

229

(1)

Fitting the meeting into your budget

230

(1)

Factoring in your meeting goals

230

(1)

Preparing for a Virtual Meeting

231

(2)

Applying non-virtual rules

231

(1)

Considering virtual-specific factors

232

(1)

Participating in a Virtual Meeting

233

(1)

Taking in Tips for Teleconferences

234

(3)

Part VI: The Part of Tens

237

(16)

Chapter 21: Ten Types of Humor That Anyone Can Use

239

(8)

Using Personal Anecdotes

239

(2)

Analogies

241

(1)

Quotes

241

(1)

Cartoons

242

(1)

Definitions

243

(1)

Abbreviations and acronyms

243

(1)

Signs

244

(1)

Laws

245

(1)

Greeting cards

245

(1)

Bumper stickers

246

(1)

Chapter 22: Ten Things to Check Before You Speak

247

(6)

Sound System

247

(1)

Podium

248

(1)

Audiovisual Equipment

248

(1)

Lighting

249

(1)

Human Equipment

249

(1)

Electricity

249

(1)

Restrooms

249

(1)

Seating Arrangements

250

(1)

Potential Distractions

250

(1)

How to Get There

251

(2)

Index

253

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