2006-08-15 02:18:00 · 13 answers · asked by myke76545 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
When addressing a group, imagine them as a living room of friends - keep in mind that they are there to listen to you, so just tell them what you're there to say.
2006-08-15 02:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds weird, but go to a karaoke club and sing! Even if you have to have a few drinks to do it, go ahead. Then this will help you relax in front of a group when you are speaking. Hey, if you can sing in front of a bunch of strangers, you can talk in front of them too.
Now, officially, you should try to be composed. Just ACT like you are in charge and you are confident and everyone will think the same. If you act "wimpy", it will come across that way. You don't have to look at anyone in particular in the crowd (unless you set this up before hand, a good friend you can make eye-contact with now and then), just look directly over everyone's head. From their perspective, you are looking at them. Relax and smile now and then and practice your speach and your walk to the podium alone....or with a couple of friends in the audience. You'll do this once, and then you'll be an old pro! But I was serious about the karaoke thing! God Bless.
2006-08-15 02:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the material out loud over and over so you know it well before hand. While speaking find four differnt points that are not people and focus on them while looking up. Go back and forth from these points. Read the material and give heart to what you say. Most people are impressed simply by you being up there. But really practice is the key! Good luck
2006-08-15 02:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mark S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice makes perfect! Seriously- write out what you want to say and then practice it- in front of a mirror, then in front of a parent/friend. When it comes time to speak in front of a group of people, breathe deeply and remember that most people feel nervous about public speaking. You'll do a great job!!!
2016-03-16 22:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think about yourself and don't think about the nervousness. Instead, focus on the topic you are presenting. People pay much less attention to you than you imagine. Make educating your audience your goal, and you will achieve it.
2006-08-15 02:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by Miss D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
say to urself yes i can do it.
and the most important thing, the fear arises when you have eye contact, so never have eye contact, see ppls ear, so the audience will feel, that you r speaking with them only. you will be impressive. and once you will gain confidence then you know what........
2006-08-15 02:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by Rakesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shock therapy. do something very ridiculous in public. like start singing very loud or somehting. it might even feel good, if not the first time then later. you have to get used to the rush :D
2006-08-15 02:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by SpankmasterFlex 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a group that you can meet with called Toastmasters.
2006-08-15 02:24:37 · answer #8 · answered by NJ Loverboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone has that fear you have to speak a few time and everything will be okay
2006-08-15 02:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no quicker way than just getting out there and doing it.
2006-08-15 02:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋