I know it is normal to have that 'panic' feelings once you are there. I need personal advice. What do you do? What do you think at that point of time? The struggling, the shivering, what you do to at least cover it from the audience.
2007-07-29 22:53:39 · 19 answers · asked by Lana_Luna_Soraya 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Here are some of the things I did that helped:
1. know your stuff. Practice it so that it won't be the material that causes you a problem.
2. Really concentrate on the beginning. Reherse it more - see if you could work in a mild funny point. If you get a good start it will help you relax and if the audience gives you a mild chuckle then you will feel they are with you. which they always are
3. Try to work off an outline. having every word written is actually more difficult. It seems like a security but it is easy to lose your place and get flustered or end up looking down and reading. Bring it if it makes you feel good but try to have the 4 or 5 major points outlined and reherse how you transition for one to the other.
4. Keep it short. It will seem long enough but nothing is worse than a long boring speech
5. Hold on the the podium if there is one, walk if it helps, try not to use your hands too much.
6. Mentally, you know your stuff, you have something to say, the audience is with you, and it isn't the end of the world - it is only a speech.
2007-08-03 15:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, never got over that fear. I tried viewing the audience in underwear, and I just blushed and got more anxious. I tried focusing on the lights in back, but my peripheral vision is too good and could see 1000 eyes focused on me.
I think what did help a little was when I was given a wireless mic, and could wander around the stage. Standing in one spot was a killer. Moving around, animating, being silly at times and being able to "act out" what I was saying made a big difference.
Fortunately, I don't have that marketing-speaking job anymore... my nerves couldn't take it. I went into therapy instead. LOL
2007-08-06 13:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got involved in public speaking, many year's ago I became president in my high school astronomy club and I had a problem with stuttering, I ask my science teacher, (HOW CAN I STOP MYSELF FROM STUTTERING AN FROM BEING NERVOUS?). his reply was, Bob you already know how to beat this but you do not realize it! and I said, tell me! his answer was, Bob you are a very knowledgeable person! once you have the understanding about the topic that you are talking about you will come across as a very knowledgeable person that knows what you are talking about! at this point you will become credible with the people that you are talking with! my point is to you is RESEARCH THE TOPIC THAT YOU WILL BE TALKING ABOUT AND YOU WILL SHINE!!!! my teacher was right! if you have any other question's let me know
GOOD LUCK!
Bob
2007-08-06 10:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can keep yourself focus on something or somewhere. When I first doing this in class, i always focus on the teacher who's evaluating me and ignore the entire class. It does helps but keep in mind that it doesn't look good as you'll obviously be just looking at one point instead of all of your audience
A good presentation usually involves looking at all your audience. but whatever you wish to focus on, don't ever look downwards.
If your hands tend to shiver, just keep them at your back, if possible.
Finally, just remember that it doesn't matter what the audience reactions are. Sometimes you gets nervous when all eyes are on you, but you might also get demotivated if most of them are not paying attention. So whatever they're doing, just ignore it. Focus your mind on your own presentation.
2007-07-30 06:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Hornet One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing to do is to create a powerful confident state before you speak, and anchor it. Then you can re-access that state during the presentation. I have added two articles on confidence for public speaking, and an anchoring technque below.
Also remember that you feel much more nervous than you appear to others.
2007-07-30 07:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Chris Harrison 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, mostly, i only talk in front of the class. and since i'm comfortable with all my classmates since we all live harmoniuosly inside the classroom, i have nothing to fear about. but the first time i spoke publicly was a declamation, i almost didn't speak, just totally froze there. the next time, i tried to sing, before my declamation. i sung my favorite song, then i keep replaying it in my mind, actually, kind of singing mentally, giving notes to what i was speaking. then, before i knew it, i was finished. i can't guarantee that i didn't stutter or stammered, but at least i got tht words off without ny delay. =)
2007-07-30 06:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by the lioness 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
...takes some getting used to, thats for sure. And the only way to get a little more comfortable with it is to do it. I'm sure that if you check your library, there are numerous books on the subject. They'll have tips far more useful than mine. Good luck!
2007-08-06 19:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand in front of the podium, speak slowly, and look at the top of your audiences heads. It will appear that you are looking at them, if you occasionally turn your head from side to side.
2007-07-30 06:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Choose a focus point , a person or the back of the room.
2007-07-30 06:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically i sucked it up and drove on. i was shaking, panic attacking, red face, felt like passing out, dizzy... but i MADE myself stay pu there and do it. it was wroth it now i dont have to take public speaking again. juswt do it
2007-07-30 06:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋