Writing a Speech using the “Rule of Three”.

The Rule of Three will help you to prepare and deliver presentation quickly and effectively. This rule simply states – One main theme – illustrated in three paragrphs with three separate points.

1. Tell them what you are going to tell them.
2. Then tell them.
3. Then tell them what you told them.

We will get to the details in a second.

• This principle I learned from Evelyn Woods dynamic learning course.
• I found its commonly taught through out speaking world. The Sunday sermon has used this for hundreds of years.
• Evelyn Wood has found that people learn better in groups of 3’s.
• Rule of three makes It easy to write and its easier to recall.

This simple rule of 3 is what I used for most of my communications. Its quick and easy to develop a presentation and then easy to remember or refer to when delivering it. Full details about and sample speeches are on my website www.danieljanssen.com – public speaking resources

Lets look at how it actually works. A basic presentation should have a clear distinct.

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Opening – Body – Conclusion.
I will focus most of this part of the talk on the body which the Rule of Three really applys but do not ever underestimate the power and role the opening and conclusions plays.

 

1: Heres how I do it. Lay out your paper with:
Opening:

Body:

1)

2)

3)

 

Conclusion:

 

2: Define the objective and your specific purpose.
Who is your audience is and determine what you want them to do.

• understand your point
• entertain them
• educate
• move to action etc.

 

3: The Opening

• should make a first impression.
• grab attention.
• make a connection.

(many speakers start with a joke or humor as I did because I have a very serious style so I try to lighen up right off the bat hopefully connecting with the audience, I figure if I get to to smile then I am on the right track – if that bombs I’m in trouble)

 

4: Body
Rule of 3. Three points, three paragraphs, one theme.

Point one: A word picture/anecdote /short story or illustration.

Point two: Some statistics or facts.

Point three: A personal experience or experience of a person.

When you have your purpose – your topic its easy to gather the three points – facts/stats – word pictures – stories.

 

5: Fillers between the points and OBC

• make sure to add a joke or 2 for humor to lighten things up.
• quotes to add credibility.
• add some vocal variety, gestures and body movement, pauses to be polished.

 

6: Conclusion
“It has been said that people remember the first and last thing that you have said” I believe and they also remember things that have touched their buttons – moved them emotionally.

• conclusion being very important to leave them something to remember.
• have a lasting impact.
• stir some emotion or a call to action.

That’s it, a principle for a simple, easy, effective speech then list your name with the local speaking bureau and earn an extra 50k – 100k a year.