...Brilliant Public Speaking Brilliant Public Speaking June 22, 2014 June 22, 2014 BCOM/275 Christopher J. Brown BCOM/275 Christopher J. Brown 2014 2014 Brilliant Public Speaking The art of public speaking has been around for a very a long time and can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece which is almost 2500 years ago. The principles of speech and public speaking were drawn from the experience and practices of the ancient Greece and besides a few cultural and societal modifications the principles have virtually stayed intact. The definition of public speaking is defined as speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners (Public Speaking, 2007). In the video entitled “Brilliant Public Speaking” it has touched on points that have tied into the reading for this week on many different levels. One such lesson that stands out is the lesson on persuasion and although you may not consider a public speaker to be one who is persuasive it does indeed apply. For example, I have been instructed by my organization to try and procure benefactors in order to sell computers that will cut down on the processing time and labor hours for their organization. Since I have to persuade them in order to buy my product I am must be a good effective public speaker in order sell my point and product. Another example would be if I were going in for a job interview for a potential employer I am going to have to...
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...Brilliant Public Speaking Paper University of Phoenix BCOM275 Brilliant Speaking The video really addresses many of the facets that have been highlighted in our readings. It addresses that the qualities of a successful speaker of a small group are also the same qualities that are found in a speaker of large crowds. These qualities are needed in the workplace, and can help establish positive communication in the work team. Speaking is our primary method of communication when in person. So the most important part of communication is getting the message across. The video addresses how many people have a terrible fear of public speaking. The video claims that many people fear public speaking over death itself. I have a very hard time believing that, since a person could easily exaggerate their phobia. One of the practices that would be most relevant to my experience and fears would be to remember to make eye contact with the audience, and smile more. I have a terrible time doing this and I know it. Another great point that was given was to check out your surroundings before you give our speech. This will help you feel more comfortable. If I was to give advice to someone speaking, I would tell them that the crowd is only human, and that the people came there to listen. So basically be themselves and relax. The video also makes a point that it helps to turn the nervousness into excitement. While I have not done that personally I would be very interested to find...
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...In the online video Brilliant Public Speaking, Newman (2013) stated that “no one cares what you want to say, what they care about is what they want to hear,” that’s a very powerful statement to open this video with, and really hit home with me. In any public speaking event where I have been one of the speakers, I always delivered the message with the intention of delivering what I wanted to say, not what the audience wanted to hear. Five minutes into this video proved that my way of delivering a message, may not have always had the impact on my listeners that I had intended. This video demonstrates some of the best ways to deliver an effective speech, and touches on some key points to not only captivate your audience, but to insure that the message that was intended be delivered , in fact is received by the audience. All of the subjects that were discussed in the video are key elements in delivering a powerful and effective speech. There is one key point though, that is most significant when trying to captivate your audience, and that is the opening. If you are not able to capture your audience in the first few minutes of your speech, there is a good chance you will never make that connection with them, and your message will be completely lost. If your message is not received, not only is this a waste of your time, but a waste of your audiences’ time as well. If your speech was sales oriented, the lack of a powerful and memorable speech could have a negative impact on...
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...Brilliant Public Speaking XXXXXXXXX BCOM/275 25 June 2014 xxxxxxxxxxxx Brilliant Public Speaking The video opens with a very powerful statement “No one cares about what you want to say they only care about what they want to hear.” (Brilliant Public Speaking) This statement sums up every reason to “know your audience.” A speaker can be revealing the secrets of the universe but if the audience is not interested in the content it will not matter how well the speech can be delivered. When speaking to an audience, it is equally important to have quality content and to have an understanding of your audience. If a speaker ensures both content and delivery are directed towards the audience, he or she will have the best chance for a good performance. Of the best practices, the one I found most interesting is to treat the presentation as if you are holding a conversation with the audience. We hold conversations every day so if the speaker feels like he or she is having a conversation the presentation will appear more natural. The first few moments are vital to the success of the performance. If a speaker appears comfortable and confident from the beginning, I think that the audience will be more accepting of mistakes later in the speech. If a speaker seems to be nervous and lacks confidence, the audience may not listen as intently as they should. The best advice that I could give someone about public speaking would be to know his or her subject. When I am speaking to an...
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...Brilliant Public Speaking BCOM/275 Brilliant Public Speaking 2 At the start of this video you hear a powerful statement “No one cares about what you want to say they only care about what they want to hear.” This statement could not be any closer to the truth. Communicating effectively has nothing to do with what you are saying it has everything to do with communicating in a way where your audience can hear you. In other words it is very important to know your audience. You could be talking about how to cure cancer but if your audience is not interested, or engaged in the conversation then they will not be listening at all. You must always remember to have good quality content and know who you are talking to. Understand what kind of crowd you are dealing with so that you have the best chance of giving your best performance and leave feeling that your audience understood and heard what you said. Out of all of the different practices discussed in the video, I found that the one that relates best to me is to act as if you are having a conversation with the audience. It is natural for most of us to hold a conversation as this is something we do on a daily basis. The conversation aspect of any speech will help the speaker to appear more natural and comfortable with the audience and invite better listening. As soon as a speaker steps in front of their audience the tone of the entire performance is set. If the speaker appears comfortable and confident at the...
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...The Video, Brilliant Public Speaking, relates to the topics this week as public speaking is an important part of communication, and a common need in the workplace, whether it be in front of small groups or large groups, public speaking is something that occurs on a fairly regular basis in the workplace. When listening to the different segments of this video, the section that applied to me the most was the section about overcoming nerves. Anytime that I have had to speak in front of large groups, I instantly am nervous. There are even points where I felt myself stuttering or using small words as filler while I thought about where I was on the subject matter as the nervousness caused my mind to go blank. Some of the techniques that were mentioned in this video that I would like to try to use the next time I have to give a presentation are to smile and practice in the room that I will be presenting in. In the video, it spoke about knowing your surroundings before giving a speech, and while most of the times I have had to do public speaking in a public setting it had been at the same location, I have never tried to practice there first. I feel that this could be a great asset to preparation. Another tool is turning the nerves into excitement by smiling. When I get nervous, I tend not to smile as I am so focused on trying to not be nervous, I forget the basics of facial expressions and how the audience reacts to this. If I had to give someone advice on how to effectively...
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...In the video, “Brilliant Public Speaking” the experts discuss how to effectively communicate with the respective audience. The topics of the week coincide with the video because how information is transferred in the common factor. The experts provide solid advice on how to deliver an exceptional speech all while keeping the audience entertained. Building confidence to deliver a speech is one of the practices that I need to work on when it comes to public speaking. I have become better at it, since enrolling at University of Phoenix however, at times my nerves still get the best of me. I have always been the type of person that prefers to be behind the scenes when it comes to completing tasks. I do not have to be in the forefront or limelight to feel appreciated. Some of the practices the experts gave seemed to be common knowledge, such as the dress code, eating properly, and getting plenty of rest in the days leading up to the speech. I would share the information I learned that was provided in the video. There were so many valuable tips to pass along. I would first advise the perspective speaker to understand the audience that the information is to be given. I would discuss things such as choosing the appropriate subject matter, how to overcome nervousness and make it work to your benefit, conferring with the sponsors regarding the proper dress code, and how to practice the speech in the mirror prior to delivery. In conclusion, it is imperative to prepare for a presentation...
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...Ted.com Ted.com (Ideas worth Spreading) is an online learning website which primarily presents short lecture videos from worlds brilliant thinkers on several topics. Presenters include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and many Nobel Prize winners. Originally it started with the idea of Technology – Entertainment – Design; the website today covers a lot more topics and has videos of several leaders from different aspects of life. It’s a free world of free knowledge for everyone who wants to know more about a certain topic or wants to share and engage in discussion with others with similar interests. The website is well organized in terms of layout and intuitiveness. The topics covered were of interest to me and anyone interested in science-technology will surely find them exciting. Also there are so many other topics including global issues, humanities, arts, etc. The topic on the page which I visited “http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_blum_what_is_the_internet_really.html” was very interesting. The author put everything in the right perspective and overall it was very informational and easy to follow. The best feature of this website is that it has the videos for approximately 18 minutes, not too long to get boring, nor too short. It was enough time to express the complete idea and let the audience grasp it. Also there are several other features which are pretty basic and common with some...
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...people along the way. The way he presented his speech was very laid back and calm, kind of like a casual talk with a friend. He made a few funny comments which got the crowd laughing a little bit and kept them engaged. The way he put talking about death into context made the speech not as depressing as it should be. Also he was very calm throughout the speech which made it pleasurable to watch him. Watching his speech was very informative and made people think. His speech gave very good points and made sense. He also talked about making the most out of being dealt a bad hand and is in a way an example of that. He shows great leadership with this speech and how he presents himself. I hope one day to be like him in the sense of public speaking and...
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...Speeches Sweaty palms, perspiration running down your face, dry mouth; these are all the signs of someone who is nervous about giving a speech. When thinking about speaking sometimes it brings fear. It is important to remember that public speaking is a part of everyday life. You may not have a large audience, but you do have an audience and you must convey what you are trying to get across to them. Public speaking is another form of conversation. There is as rich history in public speaking. As early as ancient Greece speeches were required as part of the education. Plato said that Rhetoric is the art of winning the soul by discourse. Aristotle identified the basic elements of good speech and persuasion as ethos, logos, and pathos. The ethos (credibility, believability) of the speaker was important; the logos (logic) behind any conclusions drawn by the speaker during the course of the speech needed to be valid and clear; and the pathos (emotional appeals) were important in making human connections between the speaker and the listener. In the Bible there are many examples of this process. “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth and taught them saying, Blessed are the poor is spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” (Thompson King James Version Bible, Psalm 139:1-10)This familiar...
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...Warden Sean Goatley-Soan COM110 26 January 2015 Communication Improvement Profile Lee Lacocca once said that, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can not get them across, your ideas will not get you anywhere.” This quote is very true because you have to be able to communicate with people on a day-to-day basis, whether it is verbal or nonverbal communication. I am currently an employee at Monical’s pizza as a waitress in my hometown, and I have to communicate with my co-workers and customers. At work I consider myself a very outgoing person because I am always looking for someone to talk to, but I am more comfortable around strangers at work because so many different ages of people come into our restaurant. When I get around larger groups of people that are around my age I get really shy and find myself being too quiet so the chances of me meeting new people are very slim. The sad thing is that I love to meet new people because having friends is great, but I am just so bad at making small talk. I have only performed one speech in my whole life and it made me very nervous. My speeches are always prepared well in advance and are very well organized, but I have a very hard time doing the things that I have planned to do during the speech, such as hand gestures and eye contact. I definitely need to work on my writing skills as well as my speaking skills. My first goal that I hope to accomplish this year is to better prepare myself for class/speeches. I hope to accomplish...
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...[MUSIC PLAYING] Hi. I'm Topher Morrison. I'm a professional speaker and a best-selling author. And for the past 20 years, I've been paid to travel the world and speak to hundreds of thousands of people. Now I specialize in training and mentoring individuals who want to learn how to make a substantial level of income doing the exact same thing. Hi. I'm Dr. Sunny Karir. And I'm a body-language expert from Silver Lining Coaching. I've worked with some of the world's biggest organizations, including Microsoft, Amex, and JPMorgan. I work with their people and teach them fantastic body-language techniques to get the most out of every single speech. Hello. I'm Benjamin Ball of Benjamin Ball Associates. We specialize in helping leaders communicate more effectively. We do this for presentations, for speeches, and for investor communications, in particular. Hello. I'm Lynne Parker. And I'm a comedy producer. I set up my company, Funny Women, eight years ago to provide a platform for women in the comedy industry. Since then, I've worked with thousands of women to help them enhance their skills and to help them to perform better in public. My name's David Vaughan Thomas of Maynard Leigh Associates. And we train people in presentation skills. Over the years, we've trained many thousands, ranging from top actors, to CEOs, celebrities, movie stars, and people who just need to make a really, really powerful presentation. Hi. I'm Cindy Michelle Waterfield. I run the Speakers Company. And...
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...Basics of Public Speaking ~ A Step by Step Guide to Successful Presentations ~ Lesson 1 - The Basics of Public Speaking Surveys show that more people are afraid of speaking in public than of dying! This is not only amazing, it is also quite a problem because being able to speak well in public is an important skill in many careers. Being able to speak well is also valuable in getting a good job in the first place. Learn public speaking skill from these articles and you will not only have more success on the job. Being able to get up in front of an audience and give a speech will greatly increase your confidence. The writer of these articles is a professional teacher with 20 years experience helping people speak more effectively. In addition to the articles, you can watch carefully chosen speeches, with comments added, that will show you how to be a great speaker. Before getting into details, here are five tips to help you get going: 1. Don't try to memorize a speech. Instead, use the "key points" approach, described in detail in Lesson 2. 2. Start strong with an interesting opening. It doesn't have to be brilliant, but it has to get the audience focused on your topic. Various ways to do this will be explained in Lesson 5. 3. Don't speak too fast! This is a very common problem as nervous speakers try to finish as quickly as possible. Instead, take your time, and your audience will listen more attentively. 4. Be careful when using visual aids, including (especially...
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...1 CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI Chapter XVIII CHAPTER XVII CHAPTER XVIII CHAPTER XIX CHAPTER XX CHAPTER XXI CHAPTER XXII CHAPTER XXIII CHAPTER XXIV CHAPTER XXV CHAPTER XXVI CHAPTER XXVII CHAPTER XXVIII CHAPTER XXIX CHAPTER XXX CHAPTER XXXI The Art of Public Speaking BY 2 The Art of Public Speaking BY J. BERG ESENWEIN AUTHOR OF "HOW TO ATTRACT AND HOLD AN AUDIENCE," "WRITING THE SHORT-STORY," "WRITING THE PHOTOPLAY," ETC., ETC., AND DALE CARNAGEY PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND FINANCE; INSTRUCTOR IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, Y.M.C.A. SCHOOLS, NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, BALTIMORE, AND PHILADELPHIA, AND THE NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING THE WRITER'S LIBRARY EDITED BY J. BERG ESENWEIN THE HOME CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PUBLISHERS Copyright 1915 THE HOME CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO F. ARTHUR METCALF FELLOW-WORKER AND FRIEND Table of Contents THINGS TO THINK OF FIRST--A FOREWORD * CHAPTER I--ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE * CHAPTER II--THE SIN OF MONOTONY DALE CARNAGEY * CHAPTER III--EFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPHASIS AND SUBORDINATION * CHAPTER IV--EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PITCH * CHAPTER V--EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PACE * CHAPTER VI--PAUSE AND POWER * CHAPTER VII--EFFICIENCY THROUGH INFLECTION * CHAPTER VIII--CONCENTRATION IN DELIVERY...
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...Coletha Mack CST 100-040W 3/5/12 Self-Analysis #2 My overall feeling about my persuasive speech is not a great one. I felt like I could have been more prepared and organized. While I was delivering the speech, it seemed as if I wasn’t holding the audience attention. I must say out of all of the speeches I was more afraid to perform. It could have been because it wasn’t a topic I was really comfortable with. During the speech I keep it upbeat. I brought in positive energy, while keeping everyone laughing. I projected my voice rather nicely. I used my hands to show emphasis on the subject. If I had to do the speech all over again, I would use notes cards. Doing it at the minute would not have been an option, regardless of what was going on with my personal life. Next time, I will stick with one subject and build from there. In comparison to my other speeches I think this one was the worst. I set goals for myself and I think I only deliver on keeping the energy up. For this speech I decided to use a cause and effect. To me cause and effect speeches are easier to write because it shows how something you do can cause you something bad to happen or good. You really don’t have to try to persuade too much because the truth is in the pudding so to speak as long as you have creditable sources. I wanted to come across nonchalant but seriously about the subject. The reason I said nonchalant because people would be more receptacle of what I have to say, the subject of cosmetic...
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