MOOC - Verbal com and pres skills Flashcards
What is the primary audience for this book?
Busy professionals who don’t have more than 20 minutes to spend reading a public speaking book.
What terms are used interchangeably in this book?
Speech, presentation, and talk.
What is a common misconception about public speaking?
That it requires special talents like being a scratch golfer or a world-class violinist.
What is the first step in preparing a speech according to the book?
Reflect on what the goals are for your talk and write down every idea or message you want to communicate.
What should speakers prioritize when preparing their message?
Come up with your top five ideas.
Fill in the blank: The number one reason most presentations fail is because they are ______.
boring data dumps.
Why is storytelling important in public speaking?
It helps paint a mental picture for the audience and makes the message more relatable.
What is recommended to avoid while outlining a speech?
Writing out the entire speech or full thoughts.
What should be included in a PowerPoint presentation to enhance effectiveness?
Images, photos, graphs, or videos without text.
True or False: You should hand out your presentation slides before your speech.
False.
What is a suggested practice method before delivering a speech?
Practice in front of friends or colleagues and gather feedback.
What is the purpose of recording your speech on video?
To review and critique your performance.
What should you do after watching your presentation video?
Write down what you liked and didn’t like about your presentation.
What is the key to improving public speaking skills?
Record your speeches and watch them critically.
Fill in the blank: The audience cares about whether you are ______, useful, relevant, and engaging.
interesting.
What is one reason the author gives for not using a mirror to practice?
You can easily record yourself with a cell phone.
What should you ignore when receiving feedback from friends about your speech?
General comments like ‘fine,’ ‘professional,’ or ‘great.’
What is the consequence of delivering a dull and boring speech?
You may wish you had changed certain aspects of it after it’s been delivered.
What is recommended for the content of PowerPoint slides?
To avoid text-heavy slides and focus on a single key image per point.
How should you treat your audience during a presentation?
Ensure their undivided attention is on what you are saying.
What is a common mistake people make when preparing presentations?
Using a boring data dump format.
What should you do with slides that your audience fails to remember?
Consider them worthless and discard them.
What is the importance of practicing multiple times before the actual speech?
It allows FOR adjustments and improvements to be made.
What type of feedback is most valuable after practicing in front of an audience?
What messages and slides they remember.
