This document provides 8 ways to make an impact when giving public speeches without fear. It recommends thoroughly researching the topic and focusing on 5-7 key points. Preparation is key to success. Presenters should be familiar with the room beforehand and mingle with attendees to manage nerves. Body language and engaging the audience through visuals, questions, and openness are also important. Presenters should stay true to themselves and have backup plans for unexpected events. The goal is to make a difference through the message and provide opportunities for further discussion. Getting help from others and coaches can also help improve public speaking skills.

1. Public Speaking Without Fear!
8 Ways to Make an Impact.

2. 1. Make Your Message Clear
 Research your subject thoroughly.
 Between 5 and 7 key points as maximum
 Ensure your speech follows a logical
beginning, middle & end
 Preparation is key to success!
If you fail to prepare, then be prepared to
fail.

3. 2. Master Your Nerves
 Visit the room of your presentation before the session
so you’re familiar with your surroundings.
 Mingle with participants before the session. It will
‘warm up’ your thoughts.
 Dress appropriately and comfortably.
 Use pause to manage pace and control
 Prepare well.
Smile and your body will relax.

4. 3. Be Aware of Body Language
• Be aware of body language – yours & the
audience’s. Adjust your delivery in response.
• Move with purpose and control.
• Introduce variation into the presentation rather
than a ‘talk at’.
Engage with your audience – look at them.

5. 4. Keep it Interesting!
 Keep your presentation simple. Between 5 – 7 key
points on one overarching message.
 Use visuals & media to support your points - video
interviews, pictures, drawings.
 Ask questions and receive audience questions with
acceptance and openness.
Remember a good speech keeps the audience
interested, but a great speech engages the audience
emotionally and thoughtfully.

6. 5. Stay True to Yourself
 Be yourself at all times
 Present yourself in a manner to suit
the occasion - professionally and
comfortably.
 Don’t be a fake. Be honest and
sincere in your opinions.
Be comfortable in being you and your audience will relax too.

7. 6. When Things Don’t Go to Plan?
 Prepare for the unexpected eg power failure –
have summary notes to use
 The audience isn’t expecting perfection –
remember it’s live – use the unexpected with
humour and confidence.
 Visualise what you might do in this situation
beforehand.
Stay Cool!

8. 7. Make a Difference with your Message
 Your presentation is not all there is. You provide a fragment of
information to tempt further engagement with the topic.
 It’s not over when your speech is done. Your message should
provide opportunities for further discussion or investigation.
 You can provide further information of reading materials,
related topics or opinions to explore.
You have the chance to present information in a
memorable and interesting way.

9. 8. You Don’t Have to Do This on
Your Own!
 Watch and learn from others.
 Join public speaking groups or professional
associations
 Get help from a coach!
Good luck and have fun!

10. About the Author:
Dianne is Director and Executive Coach with Rowe & Co Global Search Consultants.