[01] Membangun Karir dan Meningkatkan Pendapatan Melalui Public Speaking - dengan Kang Asep

Session Introduction and Moderator Details
📌 The session was a creative sharing session organized by groups I25C and I26C to utilize their weekend constructively.
👩‍💻 The moderator introduced herself as Sundari (URD from I25C), who can be called Sun or Sundari.
🗣️ The topic of the session was "Building a Career and Increasing Income through Public Speaking."

Speaker Profile: Kang Asep Prangga
🏆 Kang Asep is a student at UIN Sunan Gunung Jati Bandung, majoring in Communication Science, specializing in Public Relations.
🎙️ His experience includes being a public speaker since 2023 and an MC/moderator since 2024, having handled between 80 to 82 stages for various roles.
🏅 Achievements include winning two bronze medals in the National PAI Olympiad (2022), a silver medal in the National Science Olympiad (2023), and securing second place in a Public Relations Islamic Competition (2024).

Core Concepts of Public Speaking
🧠 Public speaking is defined as "speaking in front of the public" or "public discourse," requiring not just the ability to speak but the art of speaking to be well-received.
💪 Key benefits include increasing self-confidence and opening career and income opportunities, often tied to developing strong personal branding.
📝 Mastering material should focus on comprehension and frequent reading/practice rather than strict memorization, which the speaker found to be a major initial mistake.

Career Benefits and Income Streams from Public Speaking
💼 In the professional world, public speaking adds value by allowing individuals to articulate their ideas clearly to superiors, enhancing their Personal Branding.
💰 Income sources identified include fees as a speaker/moderator, income from non-formal MC roles (which require high energy), collaboration with brands/influencers, and selling products/ideas through convincing communication.
💵 The speaker noted that a single month of MC/event work can potentially cover the West Java UMR (Regional Minimum Wage).

Public Speaking Techniques and Preparation
🧘 To combat nervousness (nerves), practice the 4-5-5 breathing technique (inhale 4s, hold 5s, exhale 5s) or similar variations (5-5-5, 6-6-6, 7-7-7).
👁️ For eye contact, instead of looking directly into eyes (which causes nervousness), look at the forehead area (as famously done by motivational speakers like 'Banana') for about 10 seconds per person.
✅ Crucial elements for success include self-confidence, thorough preparation, mastering the material, knowing the audience, clear structure, eye contact/body language, articulation, and consistent practice.

Internal and External Preparation
⚕️ Internal factors emphasized are physical health (especially voice care, suggesting reduced oily foods 7-10 days before an event) and mental readiness.
📚 External factors include audience analysis, material preparation, and utilizing storytelling as a core method to convey messages effectively.

Addressing Audience Engagement and Introversion
🔄 To re-engage a losing audience after the initial 15 minutes of peak attention, speakers should use humor, two-way communication, and ice-breaking activities.
🤫 Introverts can be excellent public speakers; success relies on practice and strong mental preparation, citing examples like Ustaz Nurudin who maintains a simple visual presentation but conveys clear messages.
📊 Traditional public speaking skills (eye contact, intonation, body language) remain highly relevant because AI cannot perfectly replicate human intonation and emotional control.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Prioritize mastery over memorization; conquer material by reading and practicing frequently rather than rote memorization.
➡️ Setting Fees for Beginners: Do not immediately peg high prices; initially prioritize gaining experience ("jam terbang") and avoid discussing money upfront to maintain a professional first impression.
➡️ Handling Nerves: Before presenting, employ deep breathing exercises and self-affirmation ("I can do this") to strengthen mental readiness; focus on one point (like a door) for 10 seconds if direct eye contact is too daunting initially.
➡️ Public Speaking is a Process: Success is not instantaneous; embrace the process of learning, reading, and practicing, as instant results only come from processed items like instant noodles.

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