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I know students don't practice their speeches. And I know why!

I don't like it either. It doesn't feel natural. We are forced to feel yucky before we even have to give the speech.

But here is the deal. If you want to curb your nerves, practice.

If you want to do well and look like you know what you are doing, practice.

If you want to deliver a speech worth the audience's time, practice.

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Practice

Published on Nov 20, 2015

A word on public speaking and practice.

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Nobody Practices Their Speeches

I know students don't practice their speeches. And I know why!

I don't like it either. It doesn't feel natural. We are forced to feel yucky before we even have to give the speech.

But here is the deal. If you want to curb your nerves, practice.

If you want to do well and look like you know what you are doing, practice.

If you want to deliver a speech worth the audience's time, practice.

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Except Great Speakers

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Professional speakers
practice their speeches...

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70-100 Times

Public speakers practice their speeches 70-100 times before giving the speech to an audience.
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I'm only asking for 4 times

Why 4? Research suggests that the most dramatic improvement comes from the first four times you practice.

This is the most efficient and effective means for reducing anxiety, appearing more confident and polished, and conveying a clear message the audience will remember.

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Practice Makes Perfect

So.......why don't we do it?

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Why we don't practice.

  • It feels weird
  • It takes time
  • It feels weird
  • The speech is clear in our head
  • You went over your outline--That should be fine right?
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But guess what?

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It Isn't

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If you don't practice,

you aren't prepared.
Think of it this way--If at the end of your speech I asked you to do it again from the beginning, how much better would it be?

What if I asked you again? How much better would it be?

By the fourth time I asked you to do it, how much better would it be?

So do it before you get to class. You will nail it!
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How to Practice

  • Stand Up
  • Out Loud
  • Beginning to End
  • Revise the glitchy parts
1. Standing helps you breathe, project your voice, gesture naturally and move.

2. Say it out loud. Smooth in your head is a garbled mouthful come speechday.

3. All at once or in pieces, all parts of the speech should be practiced, revised, and smooth.

4. Revise!! We don't speak like we write and audiences don't listen like they read. Go for concise with a natural, conversational tone.

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My Tips For You

  • Practice separate sections
  • Speak to stuffed animals
  • Memorize the Intro
1. I can't go through the whole speech, so I do each section until is is smooth. Then the transition. Then the next point.

2. Speaking to other people can add stress for some. I practice with stuffed animals placed around the room. Practice looking at each animal around the room, gesture, and move.

3. The first three minutes you have the greatest physiological reaction to nerves. This is a good place use autopilot.
**At the end of 3 minutes, you are where you will be for the rest of the speech.
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What if it is online?

  • Same things apply
  • And I can see you reading the post-it notes around your screen..... SOOOOO tacky.
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If you don't practice...

it probably won't go well. 
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