Getting up in public and delivering a great speech is a daunting task for a lot of people and one that does not come easily. Now if you are not a natural public speaker then do not fear there are steps you can take to deliver a great speech. This hub has some tips for making a great public speech.

1. The first step is giving an amazing speech is analyzing your audience. Who are you speaking to? What is the age group of your audience? What gender? These are all questions the speaker should ask when creating a speech.

2. The next step in giving the perfect speech, is to pick a topic! This step is non-existent if a topic is given to you. If it isn't, get creative! What are you good at? Do you ave an area of expertise? Choose a topic that fits your personality. If given the option to choose a topic, pick one that is of interest.

3. After picking a topic,do some research. information can make or break a speech. Dot your I's and cross your T's! Research can really make a speech more effective. When the speaker is informed, and has information to support what they are saying, they are more believable!

4. Writing an outline is the next step! Avoid completely writing out a speech. Give yourself some room to adapt. Be spontaneous. Outline an introduction , a body, and a conclusion. Include key points on the outline.

5. Practice giving your speech! Practicing can get rid of all the jitters! Practice really does make perfect.

6. Looking the part is a major part in giving a great speech. If your speaking in front of a group of business professionals, you better have on a suit and a tie! We live a visual society. Unprofessional attire can be distracting.

7. The final step, is actually giving the speech. Be fun and energetic. Keep the audience interested. Stick to the outline, but also adapt to the audience. Get the audience involved.