8 Super Simple Steps to Becoming a Successful Speaker: Your Presentation & Speaking Coach

By Omar Alhusseini

In this book, I introduce eight super simple steps to becoming a successful public speaker based on personal accounts and inspiring people. These steps are practical and to the point. I invested quite an effort to make it easy for any reader, whether a seasoned professional speaker or a beginner, to understand the concepts and follow along.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
• Release date: Nov 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781482828153

Omar Alhusseini

Omar Alhusseini is well-qualified to teach the finer points of public speaking. He has successfully spent many years honing his skills and has achieved considerably to include the following: • 2010 GCC Countries Champion in Public Speaking (Arabic language) • 2013 Saudi Arabia Champion in Public Speaking (English language) • Represented Saudi Arabia in the 2013 World Championship of Public Speaking • Professional Speech Coach • Presentation Skills Trainer • President of ElqaStar, LLC

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Table of Contents

About the Author

Introduction

Step 1: Storytelling

Finding Your Stories

Curiosity in Your Story

Testing Your Story

Mastering Storytelling Skills

Important Elements in Storytelling

Write Your Story

Step 1: Practicing

Step 1 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 2: Simplicity

Multi Balls Demonstration

No More Jargons

Why Simplicity Matters

Writing Your Speech Simply

Step 2: Practicing

Step 2 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 3: The Greatest Secret in Public Speaking

What is Passion?

Passion Can Be Learned

Step 3: Practicing

Step 3 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 4: Content, Content, Content

Why Content is important

Rewriting Your Speech

Focus On the Core Message

Step 4: Practicing

Step 4 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 5: Involve Your Audience

Ask Your Audience Some Questions

Let Them Be Part of the Demonstration

Laughter Also Involves Your Audience

Pause to Listen

Step 5: Practicing

Step 5 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 6: Get Comfortable With Pauses

Pause and Keep Your Attention on Your Audience

Break the Pattern

Step 6: Practicing

Step 6 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 7: Selling Your Message

Results of All the Previous Steps

Tell Them What They Should Do

Why Stories Are Important When Selling

Step 7: Practicing

Step 7 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Step 8: Smile and Enjoy

Avoid a Tense Atmosphere

The Best Example of Enjoying a Speech

Step 8: Practicing

Step 8 – Worksheet

Before the Delivery:

After the Delivery:

Practice, Practice, Practice

About TED

TED Talks

Speech 1: Ludwick Marishane: A Bath Without Water

Speech 2: Derek Sivers: Weird, Or Just Different?

Speech 3: Mark Bezos: A Life Lesson From A Volunteer Firefighter

Conclusion

About the Author

Omar Alhusseini is well-qualified to teach the finer points of public speaking. He has successfully spent many years honing his skills and has achieved considerably to include:

•  2010 GCC Countries Champion in Public Speaking (Arabic language)

•  2013 Saudi Arabia Champion in Public Speaking (English language)

•  Qualified to Represent Saudi Arabia in the2013 World Championship of Public Speaking

•  Professional Speech Coach

•  Presentation Skills Trainer

•  President of ElqaStar, LLC

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Introduction

Immediately after I obtained my bachelor’s degree, I set two goals: find a real job and get rid of my lifetime fear of public speaking. I had to do the latter because my phobia successfully silenced me from asking important questions during my professors’ lectures.

It took 3 months to obtain my first goal. I did get my first real job. My second goal however was still far from sight. I was still struggling with my public speaking ability (back then I almost convinced myself I had none). I read many books and listened to experts on the subject with zero improvement. I also enrolled in an expensive 3-day training program but to no avail. The problem with these books and programs is that they were written by people who were born to be speakers. The authors had no idea what it means to struggle with public speaking and not to have a voice in front of an audience . . . or so I thought.

Fast forward. I became the public speaking champion (in Arabic) in the entire Gulf region in May, 2010 and the national (District) champion of public speaking (in English) in Saudi Arabia in April, 2013. These were a series of contests globally organized by Toastmasters International where thousands of members compete in public speaking annually.

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Finally, I achieved my second goal. I now know what it takes to be a successful speaker. That accomplishment took me ten years, but the entire process of building a confidence strong enough to overcome my fear finally bore fruits, and I am eager to share the secrets I have learned in becoming a good speaker.

In this book, I introduce eight super simple steps to becoming a successful public speaker based on personal experiences and inspiring people. These steps are practical and to the point. I invested quite an effort to make it easy for any reader, whether a seasoned professional speaker or a beginner, to understand the concepts and follow along.

Each chapter will introduce and focus on one step with