Kaiapoi Speakers Club – 10-Speech Development Programme
This programme is designed to help members develop confidence, structure, and impact in public speaking through a series of guided speeches and evaluations.
Speech 1: Ice Breaker
Goal: Get comfortable speaking in front of the group
Time: 4–6 minutes
Focus: Personal introduction and confidence building
Speech 2: Organising Your Speech
Goal: Learn basic speech structure
Time: 5–7 minutes
Focus: Clear opening, body, and conclusion
Speech 3: Vocal Variety
Goal: Improve voice control
Time: 5–7 minutes
Focus: Pace, volume, pauses, emphasis
Speech 4: Body Language
Goal: Use physical presence effectively
Time: 5–7 minutes
Focus: Eye contact, gestures, posture
Speech 5: Using Stories
Goal: Engage the audience
Time: 6–8 minutes
Focus: Personal or relatable storytelling
Speech 6: Persuasive Speaking
Goal: Influence thinking or action
Time: 6–8 minutes
Focus: Making a case, supporting arguments
Speech 7: Impromptu Skills
Goal: Think and speak on the spot
Time: 2–4 minutes
Focus: Short notice or surprise topics
Speech 8: Informative Speech
Goal: Clearly explain a topic
Time: 6–8 minutes
Focus: Teaching or explaining something of interest
Speech 9: Using Visual Aids
Goal: Support a speech visually
Time: 6–8 minutes
Focus: Slides, props, or demonstrations
Speech 10: Final Showcase Speech
Goal: Bring all skills together
Time: 8–10 minutes
Focus: Speaker’s choice, polished delivery
Now It’s Time To Make A Start
Speech 1: Ice Breaker
Purpose:
To introduce yourself and get comfortable speaking in front of the group.
Steps:
- Choose 2–3 things about yourself.
- Decide one main message you want people to remember.
- Write a short beginning, middle, and ending.
- Practice speaking for 4–6 minutes.
- Focus on being natural, not perfect.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 2: Organising Your Speech
Purpose:
To learn how to structure a clear speech.
Steps:
- Choose a simple topic you know well.
- Write a clear opening.
- Organise the middle into 2–3 main points.
- Finish with a short conclusion.
- Practice for 5–7 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 3: Vocal Variety
Purpose:
To improve how your voice sounds to an audience.
Steps:
- Choose a topic with emotion or contrast.
- Mark notes for pauses, pace, and volume.
- Practice speaking out loud.
- Avoid speaking in a monotone.
- Present for 5–7 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 4: Body Language
Purpose:
To use movement and gestures to support your message.
Steps:
- Choose a suitable topic.
- Maintain good posture.
- Use eye contact across the room.
- Use natural gestures.
- Avoid fidgeting.
- Speak for 5–7 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 5: Using Stories
Purpose:
To engage the audience through storytelling.
Steps:
- Choose a personal or relatable story.
- Set the scene clearly.
- Describe the challenge.
- Explain what happened.
- Share the takeaway.
- Speak for 6–8 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 6: Persuasive Speaking
Purpose:
To influence the audience’s thinking or action.
Steps:
- Choose something you believe in.
- State your message clearly.
- Give 2–3 supporting reasons.
- Use examples or facts.
- End with a call to action.
- Speak for 6–8 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 7: Impromptu Skills
Purpose:
To practise speaking with little or no preparation.
Steps:
- Receive a topic on the spot.
- Take a few seconds to think.
- Use a simple structure.
- Keep your response clear.
- Speak for 2–4 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to confirm your completion date:
Speech 8: Informative Speech
Purpose:
To clearly explain or teach a topic.
Steps:
- Choose a topic you know well.
- Decide what the audience should learn.
- Break the topic into sections.
- Use clear, simple language.
- Avoid too much detail.
- Speak for 6–8 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 9: Using Visual Aids
Purpose:
To support a speech with visual material.
Steps:
- Choose a topic suited to visuals.
- Prepare simple, clear aids.
- Avoid cluttered slides.
- Speak to the audience, not the visuals.
- Use visuals only when helpful.
- Speak for 6–8 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to book your presentation:
Speech 10: Final Showcase Speech
Purpose:
To demonstrate all skills developed in the programme.
Steps:
- Choose a topic you care about.
- Structure your speech clearly.
- Use voice and body language effectively.
- Engage the audience.
- Practice thoroughly.
- Speak for 8–10 minutes.
Next step:
📧 Email Dean to schedule your final presentation:
Members are encouraged to complete speeches in order and apply feedback from each presentation to the next project.