Public Speaking Chapter 2

Communication process and Stage Fright

Linear Model of Communication and Transactional Model of commiunication

The two different types of communcation

Linear Model of Communication

Assumes a one-sided conversation with very limited interaction

Asynchronous Communications

The communications are not happening at the same time.

Synchronous Communications

The communications are happening at the same time

Sender (source) (Linear)

the individual responsible for a successful communication event.

Encoding (Linear)

requires the sender to create, organize, and produce a message that is easily understood by the receiver/audience.

Encoding (Linear)

The act of turning thoughts, ideas, or images into symbolic language understood by others.

Message (Linear)

The encoded information sent by the sender to the receiver.

Message (Linear)

Constitutes the thoughts and ideas, expressed verbally and nonverbally, the sender wishes to convey.

Channel (Linear)

The method by which a message is sent

Interference (noise) (Linear)

Takes place when something external, physiological, or psychological either blocks or hinders the message or feedback from going through to the receiver.

External interference

Language Barriers, loud noise, or any other type of external block.

Physiological Interference

(of the Body) could be hearing issues, speaking issues, or a physical ailment such as a cold or the flu blocking the message.

Psychological Interference

(of the mind) could be a lack of inherent understanding and being unable to encode or decode the message.

Psychological Interference

An internal distraction or problem experienced by either the sender or receiver, such as worrying about bills or depression.

Transactional Model of communication

Similar to linear but takes the environment, situation, and exchange of feedback into account.

Sender (Transactional)

Communicator 1

Receiver (Transactional)

Communicator 2

Sender, Receiver

During Transactional Communication the ________ and _______ are in completely different environment’s and could face any of the different forms of interference during their conversation.

Situation (Transactional)

The purpose of the discussion or the surrounding issues at play.

Context

Could be the occasion, the audience or any other situation that is the main topic of the conversation

Feedback (Transactional)

Immediate response or adaptation to the reactions of the audience or recipient of the initial message.

Transactional model

Demonstrates a much more realistic View of communications in a globally diverse society, accommodating various communication, modalities, and requirements.

Inter-

Between

Interpersonal Communication

The communication between people.

Intra

Within

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication is within self.

Impersonal Communication

A basic form of communication that aims to achieve a sort-term goal.

73%

Speaking Anxiety impacts ___ of the populations making it the most common fear.

How to manage stage fright

Have an understanding of what it truly is and knowing the steps that need to be taken to rid of it.

30-60 seconds

Stage fright tends to calm after_______ of speaking.

Methods to overcome stage fright

Preparation and practice, Deep Breathes, visualizing a successful presentation, Positive self-talk, dressing for success

Preparation and practice

Guarantee that your information is complete, well-researched, and practiced

Deep Breathes

Taking a few deep breaths while smiling and looking at the audience gives the speaker a few moments to acclimate to the location and to the people in the audience.

Visualizing a successful presentation

changes the inner climate of the speech

Postive self-talk

You become your own best cheerleader

Dressing for success

We tend to feel better and more confident about ourselves when we dress up a bit.