D E L IV E RY F O R
DIFF E R E N T
SITU A T IO N S
1. SPEAKING TO A SPECIFIC
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
Audience size depends on the venue size.
ADVANTAGE
You can determine your approach with your
audience more intimate and personal for a
smaller size; more formal for a larger size.
1. SPEAKING TO A SPECIFIC AUDIENCE
DISADVANTAGE
This can be challenging and intimidating.
TIPS
Ask the organizers about the estimated number
of the audience so you can adjust your delivery.
Practice, practice, practice.
2. SPEAKING IN AN OPEN-AIR
VENUE OR OUTSIDE A
DESCRIPTION BUILDING
Examples are open courts or grounds, football
fields, farms, etc.
ADVANTAGE
You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of
the venue.
2. SPEAKING IN AN OPEN-AIR
VENUE OR OUTSIDE A
BUILDING
DISADVANTAGE
You will encounter a lot of communication barriers
such as noise, inattentive audience, discomfort,
challenging weather, possible absence of technology
such as audio-visual equipment, etc.
You might be forced to make adjustments, especially
in voice projection.
2. SPEAKING IN AN OPEN-AIR
VENUE OR OUTSIDE A
TIPS
BUILDING
Check the venue prior to your speaking engagement.
Ask the organizers about the availability of equipment.
Challenge yourself on how you can get and maintain the
attention of your audience.
2. SPEAKING IN AN OPEN-
AIR VENUE OR OUTSIDE A
BUILDING
Use the outdoor setting or venue to your advantage as
a way of jumpstarting your speech or as an example to
support your main point.
Practice, practice, practice.
3. SPEAKING IN DIFFERENT
VENUES
DESCRIPTION
Speaking venues that vary according to size:
classroom, meeting or conference room, ball room,
social hall, auditorium, covered court, open court,
etc.
ADVANTAGE
You will be exposed to different venues, which
will add to your public speaking experience.
3. SPEAKING IN DIFFERENT
VENUES
DISADVANTAGE
You will have to make big adjustments in terms of
your nonverbal cues, volume of voice, body language,
facial expression, etc.
TIPS
Check the venue days before your scheduled speech
and arrive hours earlier in the venue, so you can
determine adjustments to make.
3. SPEAKING IN DIFFERENT
VENUES
For a large venue, speak more slowly, use pauses
frequently to highlight the most important ideas of your
speech, and make use of facial expressions and gestures.
When you use visual aids, make them more visible.
In a small venue, your audience will see you up close.
Therefore, manage your notes well when you use them
and adjust your nonverbal cues as necessary.
Practice, practice, practice.
4. SPEAKING WITH A
MICROPHONE
DESCRIPTION
Its main function is to increase the volume of your
voice, not to clarify the pronunciation and
enunciation of words.
ADVANTAGE
With a microphone, you can easily get the
attention of your audience because of the loudness
of your voice.
4. SPEAKING WITH A
MICROPHONE
DISADVANTAGE
Using a microphone can be challenging because there
is a tendency to underuse or overuse it.
TIPS
Check the microphone if it functions well.
4. SPEAKING WITH A
MICROPHONE
Check your voice in the microphone to
see if your audible enough.
In a small venue, you may not use a
microphone, but you nee to manage your
voice’s volume well.
Practice, practice, practice.
5. SPEAKING WITH A PODIUM
OR LECTERN
DESCRIPTION
A podium or lectern is reading desk with a stand
and a slanted top.
ADVANTAGE
Notes can be placed on the slanted top, and will
work best for extemporaneous and manuscript
speeches.
5. SPEAKING WITH A
PODIUM OR LECTERN
DISADVANTAGE
Some may have the tendency to hide their hands
behind the podium, which will not help them
enhance their message.
TIPS
Stand straight, as good posture exudes
confidence.
5. SPEAKING WITH A PODIUM
OR LECTERN
Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both
hands. Aside from this, also avoid hiding them behind
the podium.
For extemporaneous and impromptu speakers, step to
the side occasionally once you have composed
yourself, so you can effectively use gestures, make eye
contact, and connect with your audience.
Practice, practice, practice.
