2006-10-13 16:21:17 · 13 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you get nervous, the best way to get better at public speaking is by practicing. Seriously - a few years ago, I used to get full-blown anxiety attacks before I had to teach. I took every opportunity I had to give a talk until I got over it - I gave a lecture today, no stress at all. Eventually it gets easier, just PRACTICE!
2006-10-13 16:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't view the large group as an entity. When speaking, focus on one individual and talk to them. Then move to another individual in another section. Keep doing this every 20-30 seconds and the "group" thinks you are talking to them while you have fooled yourself into speaking with individuals only.
2006-10-13 23:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by TheSlayor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an upcomin singer where im from..... here are some tips:
1. Look above the audience. like the tip of there heads. it will appear to the audience that ur lookin at them when ur really not.
2. take deep breaths before goin onstage
3. pause to take breaths in between lines or phrases u say when on stage
4. dont let anythn break ur concentration
5. imagine that ur recitin or singin or whatevrt to somebpody or ppl u are used to sayin it to..
6. RELAX it will b fine
2006-10-13 23:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by kymz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a comedian for 4 years, the fact that I am no longer tells you how good I was , lol.
Before everyshow I would think of something really bad that is happenning somewhere. After that being on stage didn't seem so bad. If I could laugh and have fun, I was pretty blessed.
2006-10-13 23:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by cosmiccastaway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to know your topic and kind of read a lot about it and then practise in front of the mirror and look all the facial expressions and that will give you some ideas of the gestures you do and when you in front of people always look to them or you will talking to yourself and everybody gone, when answering questions tray to be focus and direct with the answer, most of all confidence. good luck!!!
2006-10-13 23:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by chilipepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a really bad time when i was running for school president and i said my speech really fast, you have to practice speaking in front of people a lot to get better. now i am better at speaking in front of large crowds
2006-10-13 23:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by bernie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect:
Practice the full presentation at least ten times before the actual presentation.
You will develop confidence in your information and delivery. Chances of forgetting will minimize.
Now, get someone to watch you present, and ask for criticism.
Do it until you are satisfied with your presentation.
2006-10-13 23:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know what you are talking about.
Have a series of 3x5 cards with the points you wish to make written on them in large letters.
Practice, pratice PRACTICE
2006-10-13 23:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by Grundoon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's always worked for me is scan the crowd as you talk, pause every so often and lock on one person, imagine that what you are saying is only to them. Don't hold it for too long, then move on to the next. Has worked like a charm for me.
2006-10-13 23:23:55 · answer #9 · answered by Sean A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
imagine that the person you like the most is cheering you on sitting rite in the front row or even rite beside you and holding your hand as you go through with the talk
2006-10-13 23:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋