Does anyone have any tips on public speaking?

Question

I have to give a presentation and I am very nervous.

Answer 1

Simply put...KNow what you are talking about (forward and back) try to keep it interesting and be confident in what you are speaking about. I have preached before in front of congregations, trust me know what you are talking about.

Answer 2

Before your presentation:

* Know your presentation material well
* Prepare your presentation well in advance
* Have a dry run before a mirror
* Relax and learn to breath

Just before you give your presentation (on the day you give your presentation):

* Have sex (or masturbate)
* Take a relaxing Shower or Bath
* Wash your hair
* Have a light meal
* Drink herbal tea
* Dress in comfortable smart clothes and shoes

When you give your presentation:

* Make sure that your presentation and equipment are ready and running smoothly
* Take a deep breath
* Smile
* Look directly into the eyes of your audiance
* Start giving your presentation

Good Luck

Answer 3

yes! o.k. if you are wooried about how it will sound or how the people will recive the speech tape it on video and you will pick out mistakes ALOT easier ! also make sure to if you can memoriz ethe speech if it is in a few weeks and then try not to use a paper during the speech . Try to stay calm and just relax and think of the main points of your speech. also you amy want to practice before the speech on the stage on which you are speaking . hope this helps!

Answer 4

10 mins beforehand, find somewhere private to hum as loudly as you can, yawn, and do a bit of a warm-up and stretch with the muscles in your neck and shoulders - sounds ridiculous, but it effectively 'warms up' your voice and stops you squeaking or losing your voice with nerves.

If you have a bit more time, practise taking a deep breath properly - when you breath in your gut goes out and your shoulders stay still, when you breath out your gut goes in. Feels counterintuitive until you get used to it - you get more breath in (so you don't need to gasp mid-sentence) plus you get a nice powerful voice pushing the sound out further with the help of your stomach muscles contracting. And if thats all working for you, you can't help but relax. Good luck!

Answer 5

Know your subject and practice in front of a mirror until you are comfortable - Pick a close friend and practice infront of him/her. Before going on sage take a deep breath and believe in your self and you will be great

Answer 6

have nice nap. dont chew gum in the morning. have a healthy breakfast. Try to warm up ur body by joggin for example... feel relaxed....take a shower in the morning...................................take a deep breath speak out..................U ll feel nervous for the first few times u present sumthing...........

Gud luck.........