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Speech
Preparation As A Process
(c) 1997 LJL Seminars
Real speech preparation means digging something out of
yourself. You have to gather facts and arrange your
thoughts. As you collect the ideas you have to nuture
your ideas and think about a unique way to express them
in an organized manner.
A speech needs time to grow. Prepare for weeks, sleep on
it, dream about it and let your ideas sink into your
subconscious. Ask yourself questions, write down your
thoughts, and keep adding new ideas. As you prepare
every speech ask yourself the following questions.
1. In one concise sentence, what is the purpose of this
speech?
2. Who is the audience? What is their main interest in
this topic?
3. What do I really know and believe about this topic as
it relates to this audience?
4. What additional research can I do?
5. What are the main points of this presentations?
6. What supporting information and stories can I use to
support each of my main points?
7. What visual aids, if any, do I need?
8. Do I have an effective opening grabber?
9. In my final summary, how will I plan to tell them
"What's In It For Me?"
10. Have I polished and prepared the language and words
I will use?
11. Have I prepared a written and concise introduction
for myself?
12. Have I taken care of the little details that will
help me speak more confidently?
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- Lenny Laskowski
- Lenny Laskowski is an international professional speaker and the author
of the book, No Sweat Presentations - The Painless Way to Successful Speaking and several
other publications. Lenny is also available for hire to speak to your organization,
college or association. Lenny also provides in-house seminars and workshops. Why not
contact Lenny today for your next function or event. Lenny can be found at his Web site, http://www.ljlseminars.com/ or can be contacted by
email at the following address: Sales@LJLSeminars.com.
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