P - Poise

• Maintain a calm and confident presence and demeanour.

• Project self-assurance and credibility.

• Avoid distracting behaviours like fidgeting, pacing, or slouching.

• Stand tall with good posture and natural gestures.

V - Voice

• Project your voice to reach the entire audience.

• Speak clearly and audibly so that every word is easily understood.

• Vary your volume and pitch to create interest and emphasis.

• Avoid mumbling, trailing off, or speaking too softly.

L - Life

• Use vocal variety to express a range of emotions, such as excitement, joy, sadness, or humour.

• Convey passion and enthusiasm through your voice and facial expressions.

• Engage the audience emotionally through storytelling and anecdotes.

• Avoid a monotone or robotic delivery.

E - Eye Contact

• Scan the room and making eye contact with different people throughout the speech.

• Connecting with the audience visually by looking directly at individuals.

• Avoid staring at the floor, ceiling, or your notes for extended periods.

• Maintain eye contact even during pauses and moments of silence.

G - Gestures

• Emphasize key points with gestures that are appropriate for the content and audience.

• Use natural and purposeful hand, face, and body movements to enhance your message.

• Avoid distracting or excessive gestures.

• Maintain a relaxed and open posture.

S - Speed

• Avoid speaking too quickly or too slowly.

• Control the pace of your delivery to create interest and impact.

• Vary your speed to emphasize important points and create suspense.

• Use pauses effectively for emphasis and to allow the audience to absorb information.