when you give public speaking,what is the best way not to be nerves?

Answer 1

Hi,Helena...I think the best way to get rid of the nerves is take deep,deep,really deep(not that reallyyy deep.You'll pass out!!)breath and say I can do it.And don't forget to think of ur beloved ones....(sometimes they can help.REALLYYY!!!!)Just don't be shy,ok?Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

Being nervous is common. So don't worry about being nervous.
You can avoid nervousness by the following ways:

1. Prepare: research your topic well. Prepare with sincerity and internalize the subject(not memorizing by rote)

2. Practice: Stand in front of a mirror and practice. Adjust your body language. Ask a close friend (who is capable of giving a constructive feedback) to watch you as you do your "dry run".

3. Use a voice recorder if possible to play back and adjust your voice modulation, tonality and volume of voice etc...

4. Know your audience in advance if possible.

5. Make your self comfortable with the place where you would be delivering your speech. The route map, the exact entrance etc. to avoid the last minute rush.

6. Reach early.

7.Get familiar with gadgets..if you are using OHP or Laptop, practice using the controls etc.

8. Have your notes and cue cards handy and rehearse using them.

9. Try looking the audience in the eyes...not a few people in the audience...all in general.

10. Don't grip the podium or microphone or any other object. Keep your hands free and use more body language.

Good luck and all the best....

Answer 3

I was lousy when I started. I quickly improved. Some things I did:

I practiced the speeh not so much as memorizing word for word, but memorizing the points and flow. This way, if I missed a word or 2, I didn't begin to stutter, I just kept talking as if I was talking to 1 single person.

Pick out individual people and stare at them for abot 30 seconds at a time before changing to another face. Whne you stare at them ,stare at something other than their eyes - perhaps their ear or hair or shoulder. This has 2 benefits: you engage your audience, and you develop tunnel vision eliminating the rest of the room.

Always think external to yourself. The first big improvement I got was when I realized that while I was very nervous and aware of every little thing I felt, this is not necessarily readily obvious to the audience. They can't see your heartrate. They can't feel your body temp rise. They can't tell your hairs are on end.

Last, if you can, move around. If you are not on a mic, leave the podium. Move your arms and hands. Be animated. This again helps engage the audience. this alsos helps relieve the tension you are building up.

Answer 4

There really isnt a best way not to be nervous.

The only "trick" that I know of, is to have your notes and thoughts in order and do not vary from them to avoid confusion as to where you were at.

Once your "audience" warms up to you and your speaking style, it gets easier and easier, but with new audiences it will appear all over again.

Even public speakers that have been doing it for years, still get the jitters before they speak. It is normal. Just make sure that you are fully prepared and it will go as smooth as it can.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

If you're reading from a speech, practice it at home a few times before the day you make it. What you can do is as you practice reading it, note down the pauses you make - read naturally, as you would speak. Then, as reading, highlight the word that comes before you take a breath.

Practice looking up each time you get to the highlighted words. Then look down to the highlighted word and start again with the word next to it - this is like giving yourself little cue-cards. Also, just before you look up, so you don't lose your place on the page, put your finger or a thumb on the highlighted word so you know exactly where to read from when you look back down. Also put some instructions in - "look up", "smile", "pause", "look at audience", "make eye-contact" - that adds to the humanity of your speech and it'll impress the audience, create an impression of not being nervous and also they'll be more likely to pay attention to what you say.

On the day of the speech, use a good solid deoderant that will soak up any under-arm sweat, wear clothing that is clean, comfortable and take a old sweater - if you eat anything or do anything before the speech, wear the sweater - that way you're not having to panic about a stain on your shirt just before you get up to make the speech.

Don't eat anything the night before that'll cause you to have a bad stomach - there's nothing worse than getting up to speak and having another part of your body speaking for you. Also, the night before, please get a good night of sleep - being tired can make you feel worse on stage and cause nerves to increase.

If wearing pantyhose, carry a spare pair or two.

Dress comfortably so you don't get up there and fidget.

Wear your hair off your face in an easy style that won't blow around.
Wear comfortable, practical footwear that is clean - if you're up on a stage, people see your shoes,and if climbing onto a stage you may fall if nervous and in heels that are way too high for you.

- believe me, the clothing and hair can really make a difference with nerves.
If you hate making eye-contact, a trick I was taught by a friend was to look at people's eyebrows. That way you appear to be looking someone in the eye but you don't really have to be doing it.

Take a few deep breaths before approaching the speaking area and try to avoid too much water just before the speech - you don't want to make a speech on a full-bladder that needs to be emptied badly - it causes you to be nervous and lose your place when you're reading.
When making the speech, given that you are asking about being nervous, don't wander around the stage area - I know some recommend it but it can be terribly distracting and many consider it to be unprofessional - you only wander if you're able to really have the audience eating out of the palm of your hand!

Stay in the one place - wandering around too means if you're reading from cards / or a speecn, you can lose your place, drop your speech or at worst (I've seen this happen at a formal speaking competition I attended with competing students), fall off the stage due to not looking where you're walking!

Another thing I forgot to mention was to put something funny or quirky in at the start and end of the speech. For example, if you're speaking about dogs, you could start with "What's the difference between cats and dogs? Dogs have owners, cats have staff" - that way the audience laughs and relaxes and they become far more open to what you're saying.

Good luck and remember - whilst it might feel like it at the time, it's only a speech - it's not the end of the world - perspective is important to maintain to avoid panicking when you're already nervous!

Answer 7

Well, the best way is to think that there are no one listening to you.

I am always nervous at public speaking so that is the best way ive tried it.

It's like sspeaking to a group of friends at a party or a meeting place.

Answer 8

I believe the best way not to be nervous is to know what you'll be speaking, from the inside out. Then when you're speaking in front of the public just let it all out, and that is give them what you want them to get. Now instead of just standing still try giving your speech with your outer organs such as turning your head, moving your arms, or step around with your legs.

Answer 9

Make sure you know your material that your speaking on. That will give you the confidence to look people in the eye while your speaking. When you can do that the words should just flow.

Answer 10

Eye contact makes the best presentation BUT if it makes you nervous, look just above their heads. It might help to keep telling yourself that you are talking to a bunch of grade school kids causing less anxiety and fear of making a mistake. Feel that you know more than they do, your speaking from authority and knowledge, it's up to them to listen.

Answer 11

PRACTICE...PRACTICE...PRACTICE... Know what you are talking about and be confident, because most likely what others are hearing from you, they have never heard before, and are interested in what you have to say, if you know what it is that you are talking about. BE CONFIDENT! Know that you can do it, because you have practiced it so much that you are totally bored of it. If it is impromtu, just remeber that the audience isn't going to do anything to you, so you can know that no matter what you do it is going to be ok, because nobody know what you had planned on saying, even if you mess up they will never know. Remember you can do it!