The Art of Effective Public Speaking: Stand up and Speak Up

By Rita Corray

This book should serve you with valuable lessons in Public Speaking, whatever your reasons or goals, in speaking your mind will grow. And you’ll experience your world at a deeper, more stimulating level than you even though possible. If you aspire to be a better or professional speaker, this book has all the answers for you.

The author has thoroughly enjoyed reading books all her life and this has greatly helped her in compiling the book. Her only desire is to share with you what she has learnt from her life-time’s study. It will give her immense pleasure to know that you have benefited from it.

The book “Art of Public Speaking” is a profoundly helpful and insightful book giving key components with practical pragmatic ideas on Public Speaking.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 26, 2019
• ISBN: 9781796050578

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THE ART OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING

Stand Up and Speak Up

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RITA CORRAY

Copyright © 2019 by Rita Corray.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2019911244

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-7960-5059-2

                Softcover        978-1-7960-5058-5

                eBook              978-1-7960-5057-8

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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Rev. date: 09/26/2019

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

Learning Objectives

What Is Pubic Speaking?

Why Is Pubic Speaking Important?

Your Speaking Journey

Ignite Your Purpose And Passion

Overcoming Nervousness/Shyness

Understanding Your Audience

Using 4 P’s – To A Powerful Presentation

‘The 1St ‘P’ - Planning Your Speech

‘The 2Nd ‘P’ - Preparing Your Speech

‘The 3Th ‘P’ - Practice Your Speech

‘The 4Th ‘P’ - Presentation

Delivery - The Critical First Thirty Minutes

Body Language

The Power Of The Speaker’s Voice

Exploiting Visual Aids

Words Have Power

Speak Off-The-Cuff

Developing Good Speech Habits

Seven Great Habits To Be A Successful Speaker

Evaluation

The Art Of Handling Questions

Royale Premier Toastmasters Club

Earning My Distinguished Toastmasters Award

The Story Of Ruth Ho

Conclusion

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

For Further Reading:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to many people who came into my life and impacted, supported and mentored me.

1. Toastmasters International

2. NAWEM

3. My Church, Metro Tabernacle

4. Mustafa from Bank Negara

5. To my dearly departed parents, Sonny and Girly Corray for loving me and for highlighting the finer principles and values in life.

6. To my dear Sister Amanda Graves who had always supported me, emotionally, spiritually and was always there for me during my good and tiring times, anyone could ever hope to have, for her unfailing love and loyalty. For also spending long hours editing my book.

7. To my Teachers, bosses, friends, relatives and associates who had contributed to my growth over the years.

8. To my dear friend, Patricia Yap from BERJAYA who had always being a source of strength and walking through our leadership journey in Toastmasters together helping Royale Premier Toastmasters Club, BERJAYA University College Toastmasters Club and NAWEM Toastmasters Club. We have together impacted and inspired many people to become better leaders and communicators. Thanks for timely feedback, sharing of leadership experience and editorial suggestions to my book.

9. Lastly, to my husband Bob and my beautiful children, Crystal, Rueben and Ruth for adding special meaning to my life. Thank you Ruth for reviewing and editing my book. This book is specially dedicated to you Ruth, for following my footsteps to learn the ropes of Public Speaking and Writing and putting into practice what I have taught you. I am so proud of you.

PREFACE

The book Art of Public Speaking is a profoundly helpful and insightful book giving key components with practical pragmatic ideas on Public Speaking. The ability to speak confidently and well is a talent which is universally admired and envied. The ability to hold an audience, to be heard by those who matter is a crucial skill at any age.

With my professional approach, with many years of Teaching, Training and Coaching people, I wish to offer tips, new hope to anyone seeking to grow and develop their journey in Public Speaking. I am deeply grateful for being able to teach, engage, challenge