Impromptu Speaking

1. Impromptu Speaking The Better Speaker Series By Olena Rodina

2. Feeling Put On The Spot? What’s more challenging than preparing to give a speech? How about giving a speech… without advance preparation?

3. The Triumphs And Terrors Of Table Topics Immediately after being asked a question, you are expected to give a 2 minute answer that is: Organized Coherent Entertaining

4. Every day off-the-cuff speaking opportunities

5. Three Approaches To Help Applying Impromptu Speaking Tactics Structuring a response Selecting A Strategy - Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… - Short list of things not to do

6. Impromptu Speaking Tactics - Is There A Formula? We can’t always anticipate a question’s content… Or predict when we will be asked “to give a few words” It is possible to become better prepared and confident to answer

7. There is A Formula !

8. When Giving An Impromptu Talk Listen Pause Confirm Tell End!

9. Listen -Pause-Confirm-Tell-End Don’t just hear, be attentive Use what you listened to as part of your response: - Resist speaking until ready - Focus on what was said - Agree/disagree with question

10. Listen: Advantages According respect : - Give respect by listening - Gain respect in return Ready-made dialog: - Use what you heard in replying - Directly comment on question

11. Listen- Pause -Confirm-Tell-End Give your brain a chance to refresh Adds drama Acknowledge the question: - Smile - Nod - No filler words (“Ah”, “Um”)

12. Listen-Pause- Confirm -Tell-End Repeat question out loud: - Give your mind a chance to absorb concept - Verify the topic, in case you misunderstood the question

13. Listen-Pause-Confirm- Tell -End Dazzle audience with your reply! Stay focused on what you say Express only the essential points in your reply

14. Listen-Pause-Confirm-Tell- End! Don’t belabor your response Bring your comments to a close: - Summarize your main point - Smile at the conclusion - Make final eye contact - Sit down!

15. Remember The Secret Formula Listen Pause Confirm Tell End!

16. Selecting A Strategy - Thinking of what to say Express an Opinion Address Cause and Effect Break the Topic into Components Past, Present and Future Just 3 or 4 points to make during your speech

17. Strategies: Express An Opinion State your opinion Pro/Con, justify your position: One item of support to answer a question Two or three items of support if responding to a speech

18. Strategies: Address Cause And Effect State the situation Discuss causes Align with consequences LOGICAL FLOW

19. Strategies: Break Topic Into Components Discuss each element individually Describe elements by their: Differences Difficulty - Relative importance

20. Strategies: Discuss The Past, Present, And Future Establish a timeline reference: Assess the situation over a period of time, consider: Benchmarks Milestones Historical significance

21. Selecting A Strategy Summary Express an Opinion Address Cause and Effect Break the Topic into Components Discuss the Past, Present and Future

22. Whatever You Do, Don’t… Short list of things not to do Apologize - It’s annoying Ramble - Avoid verbatim repetition Invent - Be sincere and honest

23. What We Learned Today Impromptu Speaking Tactics - Structuring a response Impromptu Speaking Strategy - Thinking of what to say Whatever You Do, Don’t… - Short list of things not to do

24. Wrap-up To think on your feet is a good habit to cultivate It takes time and effort to establish these habits Practice these basic concepts to accept the challenge of “Impromptu Speaking”

25. Good Luck on Table Topics!