1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In one word, describe how you want to feel when you present in public?
2. Slide
60 seconds
It can help you gain confidence when speaking in front of an audience. It can help you project your voice and be heard clearly. It can help you maintain control and stay organized during your presentation.
Benefits of Poise in Public Speaking
3. Slide
60 seconds
Confidence: A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. Presence: The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing. Delivery: The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) to a recipient or recipients.
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4. Slide
60 seconds
When a speaker is poised, their audience is more likely to trust them and remember their message. Eye contact is an essential part of poise and is one of the non-verbal cues that help to establish trust with an audience. Studies have shown that the more poised a speaker is, the more likely they are to become an influential leader.
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5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three tips for speaking with poise and confidence in front of an audience?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What does it mean to have poise in public speaking and why is it important?
7. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following can help improve poise in public speaking?
- Practicing breathing techniques
- Reading directly from notes
- Avoiding eye contact with the audience
8. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are two strategies you can use to maintain your poise while speaking in public?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a singing dinosaur wearing polka dot overalls and doing jumping jacks
10. Poll
60 seconds
What does it mean to have poise in public speaking?
- Maintaining composure and confidence
- Speaking loudly and quickly
- Using complex vocabulary
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following can help improve poise in public speaking?
- Practicing breathing techniques
- Reading directly from notes
- Avoiding eye contact with the audience
12. Poll
60 seconds
Why is body language important for poise in public speaking?
- It is a distraction to the audience
- It shows nervousness
- It helps convey confidence and engagement
13. Poll
60 seconds
What are some tips for maintaining poise during a speech?
- Speaking as fast as possible to finish quickly
- Taking deep breaths and pausing when needed
- Using excessive hand gestures
14. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: Poise in public speaking only refers to how you physically present yourself.
- True
- False
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