Archive for fear of speaking
The ‘Show-Before-The-Show’
Warm up the Audience Before the Emcee Speaks!
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This does it for My audiences! What do You do?
This Slide Show and Music will be playing when people enter the room I’ll be speaking in.
What effect do you think it has on them? My thoughts are that it reminds many of them why they chose to attend. It preps them for the information I’m going to deliver. Read More→
You’re Scheduled to Speak at 10:00
Arrive at 8:00!
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Seriously,
there are Lots of reasons to arrive that early!
We all know that ‘Stuff’ happens.
Arriving early, some may say very early, is not an option for the speaker who is on top of his/her game.
It’s your presentation, and your responsibility to yourself and those who will be attending, to do the best you can to make sure Where you are speaking is ready for You and the Audience!
Here is a list of things that need to be checked on, plus a few other reasons to arrive early, that will go a long way towards a delivering a better, less stressful presentation. Read More→
The Fear of Public Speaking
How to Lessen It
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First of all, You are not alone …
There is comfort in numbers.
Public Speaking, in survey after survey, has been shown to be most people’s greatest fear. Some fear it more than dying!
It’s a natural fear to have. You are standing, alone, in front of people who are fixated on you!
YIKES!
Who wouldn’t be a bit uneasy in a situation like this? So, it’s normal to have anxiety. There’s nothing wrong with you.
Here are things that can be done to ease this fear. Read More→
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“Meet and Greet”
To Ease the “Fear of Public Speaking!”
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Here’s a good tip!
You’re much more at ease speaking to people you know and friends.
Arrive at your speaking event early.
Wear a Name Tag – It’s important!
Meet and greet the people who came to see and hear your talk.
If they’re wearing a name tag, call them by name. Ask their name if they are not wearing one.
Thank them for coming and ask what they hope to get out of the event.
During your speech, make eye contact with these new ‘friends’.
Specifically look at them when addressing an issue they told you about.
It’s also really cool to something in your talk like, “I was talking to Barb Chandler before the presentation today, and she said one of the greatest challenges this company will be facing . . .”
Now, you’ve really made a friend and have found a friendly face to talk to. Just be sure, when quoting them, that it’s appropriate to the subject and audience. Know who they are, and even ask permission, when meeting them, if you might mention their comment in your talk.
You’ll find your ‘fear of speaking’ lessens when you speak to people you’ve already met!
About the Author:
Fred E. Miller coaches, speaks and writes about Public Speaking and Presentation Skills.
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Public Speaking is most people’s greatest fear – even more than dying!
Advancing your career means sometimes speaking in front of groups.
We expect leaders to speak – and speak well!
Our goal, whenever we communicate, is for the audience to “Get It”!
A great speech has very specific components, parts, and elements.
“No Sweat Public Speaking!” clearly details these – step-by-step.
Follow its proven formula and the audience will “Get It” -
with No Sweat!
Fred E. Mille
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I am a serial entrepreneur.
I have owned, or been a partner in, six successful businesses.
My expertise and passions are:
Public Speaking and Mind Mapping.
The two go hand-in-glove for developing, practicing, and delivering a presentation. These two skills have served me well, and I want to teach others.
The ability to communicate is one of the most important skills we need, and my goal is to help you!
You can be an expert on a subject, but if you can’t express yourself well, your career will definitely suffer.
I help You or Your Organization
- Personal Coaching
- Presenting a Keynote
- Conducting a Workshop,
- Leading a Breakout Session
- Emceeing an Event
- Facilitating a Meeting
I’ll customize a program to meet your specific needs.
Quotes:
- “I am a Lifelong Learner.”
- “I believe a smart person knows what they don’t know, and I get smarter every day!“
- Get out of your Comfort Zone!
- At first it will feel uncomfortable. (That’s why they call it a comfort zone – duh!) Once out of it, the comfort will start to set in.
- When we get out of our Comfort Zone – we make it Larger!
- “Losing is not the opposite of Winning. Quitting is!” – Gary Beck.
- “Things will come to those who sit and wait. But only the things left by those who hustle!
- A. Lincoln - “I’m OK - not being OK.”
- If I don’t understand something, I’ll ask.
- If I see the emperor with no clothes on, I’ll point it out!
- I’ve never been the smartest guy in the room – and that’s OK!
- “All you can do is Go Forward.“ (I think I borrowed this from Dr. Phil.)
- Learn from the past.
- Don’t get hung up on ‘Could have, would have, should have’. Get over it!
- Don’t take yourself too seriously. (Nobody else does!)
- Have a Sense of Humor!
- And make it self-effacing.
- Don‘t make others the brunt of your humor. It’s not funny.
- And make it self-effacing.
- Have a Coach’s Mentality.
- Give others you work with the credit if the job is done well.
- Take responsibility if it’s not up to what it should be.
- Trust me on this one. Those who know - know!
