Summary Session Four
P.O.W.E.R Technique for Public Speaking

P.O.W.E.R Technique

P – Prepare your talk

• Reflect, Research and Revisit what you are going to say. 
• Get your speech written and bullet pointed. 
• Practice, Practice, Practice. 
• Rehearse where possible. 
• Dress Up appropriately

O – Orient yourself for Success 

• Arrive early, Know the venue/room layout. 
• Get accustomed to the stage/speaking area. 
• Audio Visual – Test the sound system and room acoustics. 
• Connect and Familiarize yourself with people/key stakeholders. 
• Have your notes accessible for final look

W - WORK the Audience (Build a Rapport)

• Listen to hot topics common amongst your audience.
• Get to know a people in the audience for familiar faces.
• Understand what your audience are going through and their challenges.
• Create dialogue with your audience so they get to know you.

E - Energize your Delivery

If you are not excited for your talk, don’t expect the audience to be.

 

• Body Language - Your posture on stage.
• Gesture appropriately - natural hand movements.
• Purposeful movement.
• Voice - Volume (optimum) and Modulation (fast, slow, high, low).
• Pause - Avoid filler words, for Impact. 

 

R - React to audience signal as you speak/present

 

• Guests nodding or affirming
• look and call on them to affirm your idea. 

 

• Audience looking away or disengaged
• Draw them in again. 

 

• Unexpected Interruption
• Technical issue, fire alarm or late comer.
• Audience Reacting
• Clapping, Laughing or Crying