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AUDIENCE STRUCTURE
LOGISTICS
SPEECH
TRAINING YOUR MEMORY
CONTENT
30 mins
52
Applying Memory Techniques
Speaking in Public
P
ublic speaking is a daunting prospect
for many people. Learning how to
memorize the key points of your speech
or presentation—or even your part in a
play—will enable you to deliver it to your
audience in a natural and engaging manner.
“
It usually takes
more than three weeks
to prepare a good
impromptu speech.
”
Mark Twain
●
Notice how speaking
from memory allows you
to concentrate on your
delivery and body language
as well as your words.
FOCUS POINT
Mind Mapping your speech
Drawing this kind of map is a creative
way to plan a speech, first identifying the
main points and then adding in the detail.
PLANNING WHAT
YOU WANT TO SAY
One of the best ways to write a speech or
presentation is to Mind Map it. First write down
the key words, and then add in all the related
points that you wish to make. Using this method
rather than writing out your speech word for
word will make your delivery more natural.
However, if you prefer to write your speech
out in full, or at least in a more linear fashion,
ensure you give it headings so that you can pick
out key words.
Speaking in Public
53
MEMORIZING A SPEECH
To memorize your speech or presentation, use
the Journey Technique. This will also help you
to time your delivery. For example, if you are
planning to give a 20-minute speech without
notes, find 20 key words and make a 20-stage
journey. Take each of your key words, create an
image for it, and insert one at each stage. If you
wish to add extra details, such as statistics, use
the images from your preferred Number System
and add them the relevant stage. Practice the
speech to make sure you are on target for the
timing. Your speech will differ slightly each time
you give it, which ensures that it sounds fresh.
LEARNING LINES
AND QUOTATIONS
If you need to learn lines for a play, or to
recite a poem or quotation, you can learn
key words in a set order, as you would for
a speech. However, since you must be
word-perfect, you need to take this a
stage further. Rehearse your lines using
the Journey Technique to give you the
main points and keep you on track.
Then, to fix the finer points of the lines
in your mind, you have to learn the words
by repetition. If there are any areas you
find hard to memorize, make sure you
create images to help you remember them.
Making a presentation or speech
The Journey Technique breaks your speech or
presentation into stages. You can make one for each
key point, or one for each minute you plan to speak.
Put images into each
stage of journey
Create image
for each key word
Choose
key words
Learning by heart
Actors can use the Journey Technique to memorize
key words in the correct order. These trigger the rest
of the lines, which are learned by heart.
Preparing your speech
The key to a good speech is preparation.
Rehearse it several times, perhaps in front
of a mirror, until your delivery is natural.
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