Public Speaking Checklist

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PUBLIC SPEAKING OUTLINE

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?

THESIS What is the main argument/point of what you are discussing?

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

Distract with unnecessary movements Move with purpose


(swaying, talking with hands) (taking a step forward to emphasize your point)

Read from a paper without looking up Maintain eye contact

PRACTICE CHECKLIST DAY OF CHECKLIST


Give the speech to family members or friends Drink plenty of water
and ask them for honest feedback Eat a healthy, balanced meal
Practice in front of a mirror Do breathing exercises or meditate
Record yourself and watch it back Practice “power poses”
Visualize success! You’ve got this!

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