Lesson 2

Question 1

9 Characteristics of Highly Effective Public Speakers by Peter Khoury

Answer 1

1. Confidence
2. Passion
3. Practice, don’t memorize
4. Speak in a natural voice
5. Authenticity
6. Keep it short and sweet
7. Connect with your Audience
8. Paint a picture through Storytelling
9. Repetition

Question 2

a highly confident speaker is viewed as more credible than a less confident speaker.

Answer 2

Confidence

Question 3

You need to exude a level of sincerity in your emotion when communicating to your audience if you want them to be moved by your presentation.

Answer 3

Passion

Question 4

Memorization can set up a barrier between you and your audience so practice with the full expectation that something unticipated will happpen.

Answer 4

Practice, don’t memorize

Question 5

In general you should try to speak in a conversational tone. Any connection you’ve made with your audience could be broken by tones that seem ‘fake’ or ‘too perfect’.

Answer 5

Speak in a natural voice

Question 6

Be vulnerable and open about your life, this will give your audience permission to listen with their hearts as well as their ears.

Answer 6

Authenticity

Question 7

You want to make sure that your presentation is easily digestible for those listening to you.

Answer 7

Keep it short and sweet

Question 8

A skilled presenter knows that public speaking is a conversation with the audience and navigates the energy of the room

Answer 8

Connect with your Audience

Question 9

Human are wired for stories. This is why the best presentations don’t feel like presentations, they are simply stories told by people

Answer 9

Paint a Picture through Storytelling

Question 10

The more your repeat your message, the more likely it will be retained by their long term memory.

Answer 10

Repetition

Question 11

Credible communicators do not twist facts.

Answer 11

Tell the truth

Question 12

A little exaggeration might be accepted as a normal product of human nature, but when the exaggeration is perceived as “distortion” most people consider it the same as lying

Answer 12

Keep your information in perspective

Question 13

There are other reasons to engage in ethical behavior in public speaking

Answer 13

1. To maintain your credibility and reputation.
2. To present a fair and accurate argument of your thesis.
3. To provide honest facts with integrity and without deception or distortion.
4. To abide by shared or common moral values and beliefs.

Question 14

Rules to Follow When Speaking

Answer 14

1. Ethical goals
2. Full Preparation
3. Honesty
4. Non-abusive language