Public Speaking

Jeff Yacup

Assistant Director, Illinois Leadership Center

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

A few Tips 

  • Be Prepared
  • Start Strong
  • Be Conversational
  • Speak with Passion
  • Be Patient

Toastmasters International. Successful Speeches. Retrieved from https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-Tips/Successful-Speeches 

Let's Review...

  • Be Prepared
  • Start Strong
  • Be Conversational
  • Speak with Passion
  • Be Patient

Let's practice

  1. Pick a topic you're passionate about
  2. 5-10 minutes prep. Come up with 2-3 main points with supporting information
  3. Present the information to your group (3 minutes tops)
  4. Give feedback
  5. Rotate

Feedback

 

  • prepared?
  • how was the opening?
  • conversational?
  • passionate?
  • patience?

Questions?

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