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Use Structures

Use Structures

  • Tell a story and use structures.
  • Structured information increases processing fluency: People retain information 40% more reliably and better.
  • Never lose your audience.
  • Structure sets you free.

Ideas for structures:

  1. Problem/opportunity, solution, benefit.
  2. What? So what? Now what?

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#2: Give A Gift

#2: Give A Gift

  • Instructions: Give your partner an imaginary gift (but you don't know what is inside). They name what is inside. Then you tell them why you gifted it to them.
  • Purpose: You will learn to speak spontane...

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#3: Spell Things Out

#3: Spell Things Out

  • Instructions: Name the best thing you will do today but spell it out letter by letter; pause between the words. Let your partner do the same.
  • Purpose: You will learn to slow down and listen.

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#1: Shout The Wrong Name

#1: Shout The Wrong Name

  • Instructions: Point with your finger at a random object and shout the wrong name (for example: point at a table and scream "bird"). Make sure to not use patterns; don't use words from the same category.
  • Purpos...

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Games

Games

Play the following games with a partner as they will help you speak more confidently in spontaneous situations.

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Further information and tips can be found on Matt Abrahams' website:

Nofreakingspeaking.com

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Ground Rules

Ground Rules

  • Get out of your own way.
  • Dare to be dull so you can reach greatness.

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Other Tips

Other Tips

  • Acknowledge your own emotions as well as those of your audience.
  • Reframe and explain.
  • Use engagement activities and variety, ask questions.

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Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Make your audience comfortable by managing your anxiety

  • Greet your anxiety by saying "this is me being anxious".
  • Reframe the situation: See it as an opportunity rather t...

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Psychology student with a passion for learning and developing as a person.

Learn to speak more confidently in spontaneous situations and improve your public speaking skills by using the following tips and games.

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The most important thing is to never lose your audience. By structuring your content, it is easier for your audience to follow you and you also know when to stop talking so that you don't repeat yourself.

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