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Not everyone has severe stage fright or fear of public speaking. Many people tell me the first few minutes of a talk or speech are filled with tension and anxiety. But, they say that once they get past the first five or ten minutes, they feel OK. When I ask them to evaluate what happens in ... Views: 1989
We have heard the phrase, “God doesn’t make junk,” but do we realize how divinely equipped we each are? Do we wake up in the morning and see a reflection of God’s best work in our mirror, or do we focus on the negative? Do we see only the things that we would like to improve in our lives ... Views: 1987
"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
-Jerry Seinfeld
This morning I had a ... Views: 1983
Any way you look at it, most people are failures. You know, there's the 80/20 rule, which some people correctly say is really the 90/10, or really 95/5. All this is true. I definitely agree with you.
Most people are failures—like if you believe the oft-touted Social Security System study. I ... Views: 1964
Fear of Public Speaking, Pt. II – Breathing Techniques
In Pt. I of this series I went over a number of tips and tactics to deal with the fear of public speaking. One of the tactics was breathing, which sounds so simple, and is often anything but the night before, or the hour before, you are to ... Views: 1936
Regardless of whether you're speaking in front of an audience of people of businessmen or your cohorts, the impact is the same. The greater part of your arrangement flies out the window, your knees thump together and you should drive yourself to make that big appearance. Open talking is a ... Views: 1818
Fear is one of life’s biggest roadblocks and fear of speaking in public is considered to be the number one phobia. Incredible isn’t it, especially when communication forms such an important part of our lives? We are constantly communicating something to somebody and if fear of expressing our ... Views: 1784
"American Idol" (FOX) isn't just a singing contest. It's basically a televised audition process to produce the next pop music star. Year after year, teens and adults audition for the show hoping to make it onto the show, and eventually win the show. Having watched every season, I've developed ... Views: 1749
If you want to clearly get your message across in front of an audience, guess what? You can communicate in a very effective fashion with not only your words, but with other methods of communication that do not involve speech at all. Alright, now you're wondering how a speaker can speak to an ... Views: 1654
There's no getting around it: The moment you bound onto the platform or stage your credibility is at stake. And one way to cement your credibility is to master the art of Q & A (short for Questions and Answers)
Look at how Q & A's are done on the political battlefields. Remember the Hillary ... Views: 1633
Fear of Public Speaking, Pt. III
Fear doesn’t just exist for the days and hours prior to an event.
In Pt. III of this series, I am going to address tips and tactics when the nerves kick in within minutes of your presentation actually beginning (although every one of these tactics also work ... Views: 1626
When I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking.
When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If ... Views: 1592
One of the reasons I like writing articles is that I can test out real world public speaking techniques and then share my results to you.
Which brings me to a recent speaking engagement that was… how do I say this delicately …well, NOT the ideal speaking situation.
In fact, for any ... Views: 1533
THE TREND
White boards are popular among presenters, especially for corporate presentations.
Here’s why I prefer to avoid them and use a flip-chart instead (also read here why I avoid PowerPoint: ... Views: 1452
Preparing your speech and writing appropriate stories can be a challenge at the best of times, but the real challenge is in using and writing those stories in such a way that they really engage your audience.
First, think about how other speakers and presenters manage to grab your ... Views: 1435
When you attend a public speaking course, make sure they’ve got this covered.
There are many courses out there. Based on my own experience of attending some of these and what others tell me, some very damaging teaching styles are sometimes used, like:
Videos of participants presenting are ... Views: 1421
Humor and the Size of the Audience
Welcome back to part II. In a group of ten or more, there is emotional protection and thus it is easier for someone to laugh. The jokes that work for a large group of people are those with generally accepted interests or concerns.
Example: Here’s a ... Views: 1406
Have you ever really sat down or studied what it takes to become and effective speaker? Well, to begin, you should first determine where you are in the speaking world.
Do you want to be a professional speaker who makes this your livelihood? Are you a weekend warrior who does this part-time to ... Views: 1392
Have you ever really sat down or studied what it takes to become and effective speaker? Well, to begin, you should first determine where you are in the speaking world.
Do you want to be a professional speaker who makes this your livelihood? Are you a weekend warrior who does this part-time to ... Views: 1342
My public speaking students ask, “What if I speak to an audience that is hostile? How do I deal with that?” This question usually comes up after they have transformed a great deal of stage fright and are feeling very comfortable at the center of attention in their class group. The implication of ... Views: 1151
I have not only been involved as a contract speaker persuading audiences to buy into my ideas but a certified presentation of public peaking trainer. I have helped many people get rid their public speaking fears and become more confident and effective speakers. When they leave the Public ... Views: 914
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Flutter is a popular mobile app development framework that allows developers to build high-performance and visually attractive apps for both iOS and Android platforms. However, as with any app development, optimizing performance is crucial to ensure a smooth user experience. In this blog post, ... Views: 230
In all my personal travels, accommodation selection is a very important part of the planning process. I try not to travel in group packages when exploring Asia, they usually take me to cashew factories, gem traders, and bird's nest restaurants, none of which appeal to me. I am also often ... Views: 91