One effective technique to employ when writing and presenting your speech is to include personal reflections on your service at the school, as well as personal observations about people or experiences. Adding anecdotes and even a joke or two can help to engage your audience more so than a drier recitation of facts. If your speech is related to a special honor being paid to you or a promotion you have earned, it may be a good idea to add a personal note of appreciation and to acknowledge any other staff members who were instrumental in helping you become a better secretary.
A more traditional approach to your speech might be to deliver a precise account of the office's efficiency and your efforts to help improve overall performance. A rundown of your duties and goals for the office can be a useful component to your speech. You may want to create diagrams or handouts or develop a PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint presentations can really help you deliver a stronger speech by providing simple visual information to your audience. Using visual props or a PowerPoint presentation may also help you allay any nervousness you may feel or exhibit during your speech.
Another speech you may be called on to give at some point is for providing students with advice on pursuing a career as a secretary. While it is important to offer current data on subjects like salary and educational requirements, you should also give a real world view of the challenges and rewards of your job and the experience of being a secretary as it relates to your own career objectives. Balancing your speech with data and personal reflections and then, if permitted, providing a question and answer session afterward can help you give a speech that will help students make an informed decision regarding their own career pursuits.