Speaking with Success Tammy Jo Anderson Taft Public Information Officer, Guam EPA Tammyjoanderson.taft@epa.guam.gov 671.475.1646 or 671.988.7582
Why are we doing this? Public Speaking fails happen to all of us Spitting on children Ciguatera as a defense mechanism??
There are simple things to practice to get better.
First – a review Know your audience Know your point Make the connection
Body language Describe this man What would you trust him to speak about?
Body language Describe this man What would you trust him to speak about?
Tip #5
How did that make you feel?
Calm down
Structure
Repetition Know your audience Know your point Make the connection
Handouts  Assist or distract
Avoid Fillers Crutch words Watch for nervous ticks
Practice in front of people you can trust. If you don’t trust anyone, record yourself and watch for critique.