How can I get over beginning nervous when public speaking?

Question by Melissa: How can I get over beginning nervous when public speaking

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When I do any public speaking I get SUPER nervous. My voice starts to shake, my face turns red, and I forget everything if I don’t have note cards with me. It’s horrible! Do you have an tips?

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Answer by baydestrian94
before you go up there to speak, take a deep breath.

and remember, even though you might make one or two mistakes, your audience probably won’t even notice it or even care.

&I know this sounds stupid, but the more you do public speaking, the better you’ll get!

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Date: August 30, 2011

Categories: Effective Public Speaking

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CanadaClub

in August 30th, 2011 @ 03:48

Public speaking is an art. Don’t be ashamed that you can’t. The only people really good at public speaking I wouldn’t trust anyway,

If you’re forced into a situation practise with strangers, not your mom and dad. Better yet, in front of a mirror.
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in August 30th, 2011 @ 04:04

This is an old answer, but I’ve found it works, when you go out there, try to imagine that your audience is sitting out there naked.

I only have one problem with that, my imagination tends to get overactive at times, and sometimes it’s all I can do to keep myself from laughing.
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in August 30th, 2011 @ 04:47

Check this out. You are afraid because you feel that you will be out of control and that you will be judged. No one likes to be judged.

Think this. First you are presenting. So you are IN control of the situation. Your audience is at your beck and whim. Set it up so that you control the whole time. Be very methodical when you present. I used to be scared like you. I got up and thought, this isn’t so bad. Take a deep breathe, smile to yourself and think, you know what, these people are here and they will do as I ask. Think boring. when you stand there, listen to the audience, smile, look around, be silent, feel how good it is to be able to compart a little of yourself to others. Think, well here I am and this is gonna blow their minds ( and it will). Be dynamic, be confident because that is what you really are, you are yourself.

Prepare, prepare, practice before a mirror, before your pet, before anyone that will listen to you. Smpathize with your audience, it makes for better listeners. Remember that they really appreciate what you’ve got to say. Remember that what you have to say is important or you wouldn’t be wasting their time. So again prepare.

We tend to want to contol the whole presentation. What about letting the audience help you out with the presentation. Let them know that you will be asking them to assist you with the presentation. Pass out the necessary material beforehand. This sets them up.

If you mess up, guess what, no one will know and really you can’t mess up because you have set it up so that you will succeed. If you feel that you are going to “lose it” stop, look around and think, No way, I set this up and I am in control. They appreciate what I am doing.

Put a piece of non-sugary candy in your mouth to cause saliva to flow. Have a glass of water to drink, take your time, pace yourself, breathe, relax those shoulders, scan, be silent as necessary, be in control.

No for this fear, it can’t happen now because you set it up, you control it and you will succeed!!
I had to present my dissertation in a conference with my audience being doctoral students and doctors being there just to judge and challenge my dissertation. With what I told you, no sweat. I did it and I did it well. So can you!! Move forward and let your audience know that you appreciate them for letting you be yourself and sharing something that is important to you. I look forward to hearing how it went… You do not need luck, cuz you’re in complete control.See you have already won!!

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