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- Public Speaking Conquering Neverousness - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Paul EvansWhy do people get so nervous before a speaking opportunity and what are the best/quickest techniques to address it so it doesn’t negatively affect performance? People get nervous because they know they are going to be critiqued and judged. Every person in the audience will have a slightly ...
Views: 1274 - 10 Instant Confidence Boosters - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Paul EvansSometimes you don’t have time for a long formula or to sit down and work through a process. There are times where you need confidence fast, instant confidence. Here are 25 ways to get an instant boost of confidence. 1. Compliments Be on the listen out, not just look out, but listen out for ...
Views: 22197(6 votes) - Public Speaking Word Power - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Paul EvansWords hurt, heal, motivate, and aggravate. They are powerful. They control emotions and can even control a person physically. A word is worth a thousand pictures. “Come here.” Two words that move a person from there to here. “Write this down.” Three words that cause people to put ...
Views: 1667 - Public Speaking and Presenting: Making This Your Best Year Ever! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2006 from Paul EvansSpectacular presenting is not an accident. It's not just going to happen any more than you can pick up a guitar and play it from first strum. Just like an instrument, our speaking and presenting can get out of tune if we do not continue to learn and apply. I'll have to admit that two things ...
Views: 1288 - Let Go My Ego - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansPart 1 - "What is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception." You can read last week's tip here: http://instantspeakingsuccess.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=378 1. What is the "perception" you fear? 2. What could you put in place or present that would influence that perception? For ...
Views: 1363 - Let Go My Ego - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansWhat is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception. People are afraid of how they THINK they will come across to the audience. No one is scared of forgetting. They are scared of how forgetting makes them look. A speaker is not afraid of freezing. He or she is worried about the THOUGHTS ...
Views: 1451 - 26 Public Speaking Tips - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from Paul Evans1. No speech is ever perfect. Perfectionism creates more fear. Do your best and leave it at that. 2. Forget about what you forgot to say. Trust that the audience heard what was needed. 3. Someone has said that you should put ten hours of practice into every one hour presentation. You can, but ...
Views: 3271 - 5 Elements of Great Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Paul EvansThe difference in a powerful and pitiful presentation is usually a few essential basics. The following seven reminders must be part of every speech. 1. Audience Awareness. The better you know the people in the seat, the better your presentation will be. Too many speakers are self-centered. ...
Views: 19794(4 votes) - Seven Traits of Great Speakers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Paul Evans1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can develop solid content. Always share something the audience finds valuable to their lives. 2. Humorous. It's hard to hate someone you laugh with. The best speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the program. It opens ...
Views: 2715 - Paul Evans - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2004 from Paul EvansAs a public speaker you MUST know what you’re talking about. That might seem obvious, but it’s amazing the number of speakers who really don’t have a clue about their subject. How is this possible? Well, someone, somewhere said, “Why don’t you come talk to our group.” “What should I talk ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - The Explosive Power of C4 Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Paul EvansCONTENT Have you ever heard a speaker and thought, "What in the world is he talking about?" Content prevents that being said about you! Without content - you've got nothin'! Let's say you're one of the few who is not afraid of public speaking or presenting. Does it matter if you walk away ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Two Unbreakable Laws of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Paul EvansTwo years ago I sat captivated in an audience listening to one of the best speakers on the circuit. He almost hypnotized us with his cadence of style and charisma. Leaning toward the stage I began to study his methods in order to learn and apply some of his techniques. He seemed to possess every ...
Views: 3103(1 vote) - You Are the ONE - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Paul EvansThe #1 excuse or fear I hear the most is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." First, you are the one to speak if you WANT to be. Every professional speaker began at level none. But they did one thing: They decided. They decided to be the one. One day they told ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - YOUnique Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Paul EvansYOU are the ONE ************************** The #1 excuse or fear I hear the most from speakers is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." Ok, I know email is not the easiest way to pump you up and give you a motivational shot in the arm, but I'm going to give it my ...
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