Public Speaking Checklist
Public Speaking Checklist
Public Speaking Checklist
Speech topic:
Location:
Date & time:
Length of speech:
DEFINE YOUR AUDIENCE Who is your audience? What is the speech setting? What language, tone or a demeanor can you
adapt to specifically relate to this setting & group?
OUTLINE
ATTENTION GETTER How will you initially engage and capture the audience?
BODY What are the key points you want to cover in the bulk of your presentation? What are some specific examples and
evidence you can include to drive you point(s) home? Are there any visual cues you can use?
CONCLUSION How will you tie it all together/summarize your points? What are the key takeaways you want to leave the
audience with?
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VISUALIZE SUCCESS
DEFINE YOUR DELIVER Describe your ideal delivery - be specific to help yourself visualize you own success. How is your
posture, eye contact, tone and movement?
SPEECH DRAFT
DON’T DO
Talk too fast or use filler words such as “like” and “um” Speak loud and clear. Channel any nervous energy into enthusiasm
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