I am writing a speech and i need answers back by, well today, but how can one person make a difference?
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By encouraging others to make a difference as well, live as you want people to live, and give as you want people to give!\n\nI'm not a Catholic, but I saw part of a doco on Mother Theresa the other day, and OMG she did so many good things for people - people no one else would touch with a barge pole, and when she did these good things, others followed!\n\nMaybe you could read up on Mother Theresa, I'm not trying to push religion on you by any means, but read about her life and her works, and perhaps try to emulate some of that!
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Have a partner listen to you and count the number of times you use filler words in your speech. I did that and it really helped. It becomes sort of a little competition with yourself. Each time you give the speech, try cutting out one more word, then two, the three and so on. Hope that helps!
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Well i cant really say what things to SAY at the start, but make sure u dont put too much humour at the start. Small instances or anecdotes will do fine, but the humour should come in patches. As a result audience's interest will always be there. And end the speech in such a way so that it dosent seem something was missing. To end, u can ask questions to the audience. Never say that "i guess thats all i had to say, so i'll stop" It will create a bad impression.\n\nU say u want to say about skydiving etc. I think u better not do it. Cuz by doing that, u'll be drifting away from ur main topic, and the audience will not like that. Always remember the audience will be there to listen on THE topic and not the things u like and want to say...\n\nAnyways, best of luck with your speech !
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make sure it's not dragging...limit time for giving speeches. and get a very good emcee.
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Not sure if this will help but try looking at page below and then broswing the rest of the site for help on making a speech.
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Just speak from your heart. Try to think of a main point to make, and then some supporting points. Start with something to get their attention, then end with a summary of what you spoke about. \n\nPractice in front of mirror a few times, don't memorize word for word, just memorize an outline.\n\nMake eye contact with a few people around the room.\n\nTry to avoid saying um...\n\nYou'll do great!
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If you want to answer the first one, search the web for charity, environmental, social justice, or other volunteer or activist groups who are being pro-active about making the world a better place.  Read up on what they are doing and try to think of some ideas of your own.\n\nAs for the second question, how the hell do you expect us to help you with THAT?!?  We don't even know you, much less know your strengths and weaknesses!  You'll just have to think and figure it out on your own!  Sheesh...
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I think the first poster gave a great suggestion.  Here are a few more ideas:  \n\nLet me make your money talk.\n\nTime is money.\n\nMoney is scarce so let me take care of yours.\n\nAnd a few links that may help.  Good luck with your campaign.
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the #1 key to making a good speech is to believe in what you are saying %100. \n\neven if you dont neccessarily agree with the topic of the speech, speaking with conviction will make your speech more effective and boost your confidence while speaking.\n\ninstead of thinking about what people will think or how well you will do, just try to speak as if your only goal is to convince one person in the room that what you are saying is true. \n\nand dont just ramble off a bunch of facts. put things into context and give examples that will relate your subject matter in many different ways. \n\ngiving a good speech is a matter of interacting with your audience, not lecturing them.
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Why are you working on this today?  Check out something of interest on line and write your speech quickly. Start with a fact that's not generally known.  Good luck
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don't do abortion or death penalty or legalization of drugs..those are totally overdone...try to find something that you really care about; that way it will be easier to write since you don't have to "fake it"...also, it doesn't have to be a big thing; it can be something local (i.e. cleaning up a local park or getting a particular teacher fired)...think about the things that matter most to you and write about that...good luck!
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How one person could make a difference if they stood up for what they believe is right rather than just going along with things.\n\nRead the book, it is very good once you give it a chance
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Aaaa ... ok. Now I see the fine print. I was going to suggest you tweak your quote to something like, "to be a great speaker, you really need ideas." Maybe you can rework it in a clever way to include both ideas.
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You should make your speech more interesting like.. hard words in it, which you can understand. You should have a clear voice and not be afraid to say it, and you should make sure that it's right and understandable.
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Get ready with your speech beforehand Try giving the sppech in front of your close friends. Do formulate your strategy like what will be the beginning, the middle and lastly the conclusion. Try modulation of your voice  which sentence to speak forcefully and which in lower tone.
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Here are some more thoughts ....\n\nMake sure you project your voice, and make your voice interesting and expressive. Speak clearly, and slower than you would if you were just chatting with friends. Don't move around while speaking - try to stand in one spot, which makes it easier for those listening. Don't fidget. Try to use some humor. Use an ice breaker for the beginning of your presentation. One good one is to get everyone to tell something they have done that they think no one else in the room has done. You find out lots of interesting stuff about the group. Start on time and finish on time. Get their attention - don't try to talk over a lot of noise. Find ways to involve them - try to plan some activity that will teach them something and that will fit well in your time frame. Dress in a manner that suits your topic.\n\nI hope this helps.
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First, realize that every one of them would be just as stressed as you are.  Make sure you know your subject very well; the source of some discomfort is fear of failure... if you know your stuff, you will be speaking from knowledge instead of notes.  One thing that works for me is to view this as a discussion more than a presentation and invite interaction from the audience.  This is one time where you will be able to say what you have to say and likely not be interrupted...  so take advantage of the situation and say what you need to say.  It helps if you believe in the message you are conveying.  \n\nOne technique you can use before starting:  take a very deep breath, then let it out very slowly... do this 3 times.  This will force your body to relax, which will help you to relax.\n\nYou'll be great.... no worries!