FBLA Public Speaking 101
Aman Chandan and Kyoung (AKA Douglas) Seo
Basic Public Speaking Skills
CONFIDENCE, EYE CONTACT, AND PROPER POSTURE AND PROJECTION.
Know your audience and know your speech. The way you speak should always
vary on the situation.
For example: A humourous speech vs a serious business presentation.
Use hand gestures and possibly walk around a little depending on your
competition
Creed
“I believe education is the right of every person.
I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family,
and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding
and cooperation among all of these groups.
I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the
greatest good to the greatest number.
I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.
I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.
I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self,
associates, school, and community.
I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world
a better place for everyone.”
Public Speaking I and II
The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from many of
the FBLA-PBL goals.
When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the
event.
No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be
brought to or used during the event preparation or presentation.
➢Public Speaking I : Only 9th and 10th graders and you have the freedom
to choose any topic.
➢Public Speaking II : Only 11th and 12th graders...that's the only
difference.
Impromptu
10 minutes to prepare for a 3-4 minute speech
❖ Mostly business based prompt but can be anything
section 2015: “Should the school district give monetary incentive for students with
better grades?”
state 2015: “You are applying to be on the school board. Why should they elect
you?”
➔Given two 4”x6” note cards. Only use personal knowledge
Job Interview
❖ Upload one-page cover letter, résumé Address to: Dr. Terry E. Johnson Director
of Human Resources Merit Corporation, 1640 Franklin Place, Washington, D.C.
20041
➢Cover Letter: - apply for a business or business-related job at Merit Corporation
(a fictitious company) in Washington, The job must be one for which the
competitor is now qualified or he/she will be qualified for at the completion of
the current school year. It may be a part-time, internship, or full-time job.
➢Résumé: Highlight your work/volunteer experience.
Future Business Leader (FBL)
THIS IS THE MAIN AND HARDEST EVENT IN FBLA SO BEWARE
- Test portion: includes every single FBLA subject
- Resumé: includes achievements, qualifications, traits, etc.
- Interview: Use of public speaking skills, confidence,and answers toward
questions. All about personal connection and very open ended
(Jessica Cao!!)
Thank You
If you have any extra questions, please feel free to contact Aman,
Douglas, chapter officer or adviser