Impromptu Speaking What is Impromptu Speaking Speaking off

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Impromptu Speaking

Impromptu Speaking

What is Impromptu Speaking? Speaking off the cuff Speaking without notes, fear, or compromise

What is Impromptu Speaking? Speaking off the cuff Speaking without notes, fear, or compromise Speaking confidently! 2

Types of Impromptu Speeches Beauty Pageant contest • Question picked “out of hat” Question

Types of Impromptu Speeches Beauty Pageant contest • Question picked “out of hat” Question and Time Frame given • Organize answer and give presentation in time frame You present without notes! 3

Impromptu Speech Guidelines Consider your audience/listeners Be brief and to the point Speak honestly

Impromptu Speech Guidelines Consider your audience/listeners Be brief and to the point Speak honestly but with reserve from personal experience, illustrations and knowledge 4

Have the Following Introduction Body Conclusion 5

Have the Following Introduction Body Conclusion 5

Plan Your Presentation Introduce topic Body Conclusion • Capture Audience’s Attention • Establish Credibility

Plan Your Presentation Introduce topic Body Conclusion • Capture Audience’s Attention • Establish Credibility • Preview Main Points • • Clear Convincing Credible Use Transitions • Signal Finish • Summarize main points • Close Powerfully 6

Five Step Formula Listen Active listening Pause Refresh Concentrate thoughts Focus Formulate answer Confirm

Five Step Formula Listen Active listening Pause Refresh Concentrate thoughts Focus Formulate answer Confirm Tell Repeat question out Stick to loud essentials Verify topic End Emphasize main point Close Smile Eye contact http: //www. boaterstoastmasters. org. nz/Download_docs/manuals/273 A_Impromptu_Speaking. pdf 7

Strategy Express Opinion • Justify with support statement • Offer reasons to agree or

Strategy Express Opinion • Justify with support statement • Offer reasons to agree or disagree Address cause and effect Break topic into components Discuss past, present & future • State situation, discuss its causes/consequences • Discuss each individually • Organize as timeline http: //www. boaterstoastmasters. org. nz/Download_docs/manuals/273 A_Impromptu_Speaking. pdf 8