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Public Speaking Skills for Workplace Success

Introduction to Public
Speaking
● Public speaking is crucial for workplace
success.
● Strong public speaking skills are in
demand.
● Dynamic speakers often earn leadership
roles.
What is Public
Speaking?
● Public speaking is a soft skill.
● Requires excellent communication and
enthusiasm.
● Involves engaging with an audience.
Importance of Public Speaking
● Essential for communicating, teaching, and persuading.
● Enhances job performance.
● Required for various professional roles.
Why Employers Value
Public Speaking

● Effective for delivering speeches and


presentations.
● Important for training, motivational
speaking, and client interactions.
● Polished speakers can make compelling
presentations.
Clear Articulation

● Speak clearly and loudly.


● Use proper grammar.
● Avoid verbal crutches like "um."
Engaging Presentation Style
● Includes vocal tone, body language, and facial expressions.
● Right style makes talks exciting and engaging.
● Timing is crucial.
Assessing Audience
Needs
● Understand audience preferences.
● Tailor content to audience needs.
● Use appropriate humor and technical
details.
PowerPoint Skills

● Create aesthetically pleasing slides.


● Integrate slides smoothly into
presentations.
● Understand technical aspects of
PowerPoint.
Composition Skills
● Construct rational and coherent talks.
● Use storytelling and humor effectively.
● Requires writing skills.
More Public Speaking
Skills
● Articulating clearly.
● Controlling performance anxiety.
● Creating attractive slides.
● Grabbing audience attention.
Maintaining Eye
Contact
● Maintain eye contact with the audience.
● Provide an energetic physical presence.
● Avoid reading directly from notes.
Modulating Vocal Tone
● Emphasize important points.
● Avoid monotonous presentation.
● Use vocal variety to engage the audience.
Organizing a Logical
Flow
● Organize speech logically.
● Ensure coherence and clarity.
● Cover all key points.
Rehearsing and
Revising
● Rehearse the presentation.
● Revise rough spots.
● Ensure smooth delivery.
Using Humor
● Use humor to enliven talks.
● Make presentations more engaging.
● Ensure humor is appropriate for the audience.
Showcasing Your Skills

● Public speaking is a collection of skills.


● Identify relevant skills for job applications.
● Tailor skills to job descriptions.
How to Showcase
Your Skills
● Public speaking is a collection of skills.
● Identify relevant skills for specific job roles.
● Read job descriptions carefully to match
your abilities with requirements.
Mention Skills in Your
Resume and Cover Letter
● Use public speaking skills as keywords in
your resume.
● Highlight relevant skills in your cover letter.
● Hiring managers often scan for these
keywords.
Share Your Skills During a Job Interview

● Be prepared to give examples of when you used public speaking


skills.
● Share details of public or internal company presentations.
● Demonstrate how your skills align with the job requirements.

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