Mostly I think I shall attempt to avoid one of my common phrases. Roughly translated it sounds like: Ablaharghblee-da. Nerves are not nice things... if I could only get up and act the clown, I'd be fine.
2007-06-03 15:07:31 · 9 answers · asked by Mikisew 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
split your time into 3 equal parts:
plan
prepare
practice
whilst thinking - say nothing at all
enjoy it
2007-06-03 15:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not say "ummmm", a lot of public speakers do this and it is not good and very distracting. Do not act like a clown either because this just makes you look like you don't know what you are doing and trying to bluff your way through. You don't want to look like a jerk for acting stupid, you want to act confident and adopt the attitude that you have important info to give them and they need to listen. So be loud enough when you speak and speak with authority as though they really really need to hear this info. Speak as though it's the most important stuff they will ever hear. Do not rock back and forth from one foot to another and look across the room, over the heads of the people. If you make eye contact with them it can become distracting, so I always try to look just over their heads and across the room from side to side. Don't just stare at your notes or paper because that looks like you are scared to death and can't raise your head. Know your info well and be able to talk without reading all your notes. Good luck.
2007-06-03 22:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you know your topic and are comfortable with any questions that might be asked you should be fine. Go in there with the attitude that you are the 'expert' on this ( this being whatever you are going to be talking about).
Regardless of peoples expression keep talking like you have an interested audience.
Also remember to keep your pace slow, like you were reading a book, that way you don't super-speed-talk.
Good Luck and don't forget to make occasional eye-contact and smile!
2007-06-03 22:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by isis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always made an effort to be thorougly versed in the subject matter. The shorter your notes are, coupled with a breadth of knowledge, should keep you thinking through the content and help keep you from staring at your page. That always helped me get hold of my nerves.
2007-06-04 16:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by The Mad Shillelagh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join the club, i do have stage fright too. But what I do I start with a joke so when everybody is laughing I got more comfortable. You can also holds something in your hand what ever you prefer holding. I have presentation every week and I'm starting to get better and better. Good luck!!!
2007-06-03 22:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by linda c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not drink any carbonated drinks since they can make you burp.
Move your eyes around the room staring at a lamp then a picture. Once you feel relaxed then make eye contact but do not stare at one person to long.
If you have notes on a podium in front of you, do not hold your hand on them. Since more then likely your palms may be sweaty and stick to your notes.
And the most common but important, smile!
2007-06-03 22:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by fin73 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Picture everyone in their underwear
2007-06-03 22:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by fordperfect5 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hold your head high, smile and know you can do it....and you will!
2007-06-03 22:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you fake feeling confident, you will actually start to feel confident.
2007-06-03 22:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋