The Chairs’ Tips for Public Speaking

 Hello Delegates! Welcome back to the UNCSW blog. 


Last week, we gave you some tips on how to write position papers, and we invite you to go back and check out that post if you need help! 


This week’s post will cover some tips on public speaking during committee meetings, so hopefully, you can feel more comfortable. Public speaking is consistently ranked as one of people’s biggest fears. Therefore, feeling nervous or anxious or any other type of emotion towards public speaking is natural and completely valid. 


During the conference, please maintain full respect towards your peers as everyone has varying experience and speaking abilities. Also, please be kind towards yourself, and it is okay if you don’t feel comfortable participating as much as your peers; do what makes you feel the most confident. Ultimately, BMUN is a learning conference, so we value growth and progress above all else!


Here are some tips to consider:


  1. Understand your country and character’s position:

  • Make sure you are familiar with both your country’s stance on the cases and what stance you will take as your country’s representative. 

  1. Preparation and flexibility:

  • It is essential to come prepared with notes for your speech because it will help you speak with more confidence and conviction. However, topics and conversations can change during committee, so it’s important to think on your feet and modify your speech accordingly.

  1. Support your speech with specific citations and evidence:

  • When you use evidence to support your speech, you will have more credibility and be able to persuade your peers to support your ideas. 

  1. Tone, Posture, Voice, Eloquence:

  • Standing up straight, projecting confidently, maintaining a formal tone, and speaking eloquently (no slang!) are critical in public speaking.  

  1. Take a deep breath and become centered:

  • Giving speeches in front of a large audience can be nerve-wracking, so it’s important to do your best to calm your mind and relax. Don’t focus on what the people around you are doing; take a deep breath and remain centered on the present. 

  1. Practice! Practice! Practice!

  • The saying “practice makes perfect” does ring true. The more you practice your speeches at home and in front of others, the more confident you will feel once you do the same speeches at conferences. 


We hope these tips will help you be successful at public speaking at conferences and beyond. If you have any more questions or concerns about public speaking, do not hesitate to reach out to any members of UNCSW!


Best,

Bella Grunkemeier & Alaina Designore

UNCSW, BMUN 72


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