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| Boomer187 |
you can't just say it.
You need to learn relaxation techniques. Once you learn hwo to calm yourself start giving talks in front of small groups....like 3 people er so.....3 strangers that is. once you get nervous employ some relaxation techniques. then work your way into higher groups.
good luck finding wierd small groups, its usually easiest in a public speaking class...but you can think of a way. |
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| Mebot |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boomer187
You need to learn relaxation techniques. Once you learn hwo to calm yourself start giving talks in front of small groups....like 3 people er so.....3 strangers that is. once you get nervous employ some relaxation techniques. then work your way into higher groups.
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I thought that was implied... :wtf: how else are you supposed to give speeches? |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mebot
I thought that was implied... :wtf: how else are you supposed to give speeches? |
what was implied...there are 4 things there. All of which are used by clinicians to get people over their fears. :wtf: |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
Yeah, I have to take a speech class in order to get my Associate's. :mad:
I usually get all stuttery and nervous when I have to read my essays in front of people (ENC1101) - it also doesn't help that I tend to use really big words that can complicate pronounciation occasionally. :(
I just get over it though - the breathing thing is definitely a great technique. Something else I've found that helps: good posture. Don't let yourself suffocate and slouch up there in front of everybody - it just makes you look bad and as such can make you sound bad as well. |
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| Mebot |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boomer187
what was implied...there are 4 things there. All of which are used by clinicians to get people over their fears. :wtf: |
that the thread starter asked about public speaking and I just assumed that he knew about relaxtion techniques, and was asking more about what to do during the speech itself
my brain hurts |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mebot
that the thread starter asked about public speaking and I just assumed that he knew about relaxtion techniques, and was asking more about what to do during the speech itself
my brain hurts |
My brain hurts when its wrong. :wtf:
lol.
the whole practicing in front of small groups first thing is important too.... |
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| Mebot |
| so are you drinking tonight? |
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| itsTrueSonic |
the " it" attitude is not going to work, because you are going to bring out an angry attitude .. the "chilled" out tempo is not going to work, because everyone will fall asleep ..
i say get some "speed" and red bull, and shoot the drug in your veins while drinking red bull .. when you are doing your speech, you would be super high enthusiasm, and you don't even know what the hell hit you ..
hahahhaha... |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mebot
so are you drinking tonight? |
Im pretty sure this week ends in Y......so yes I am.....plus its poker night :wtf: |
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| Ygrene |
I give presentations almost on a daily basis - one on one, small groups, large groups - you name it. Here are a few techniques that I use to start calm and remain calm:
First - I always open with an 'icebreaker'. This can be just about anything from a little game to a joke or if they've been sitting for a long time ask them to get up and stretch - WHATEVER as long as it is relevant to the situation. Something to lighten the mood and get the audiences attention but more importantly, it helps me bond with the audience and calm my nerves a little bit. If I can relate to an audience, I will feel more comfortable speaking to them and vice versa, if they can relate to me they will be more comfortable listening to me.
Second - I try to involve the audience as much as possible. If I'm interacting with someone it helps so I don't feel like everyone in the room is completely focused on me, even though they are. Whether it just be stopping at certain intervals and asking questions or literally involving an audience member in a demo.
Third - I consciously & casually move around. Never ever ever stand just in one place unless you are behind a podium. The movement helps stimulate your audience and more importantly, it helps work off some of that nervous energy.
Fourth - Make sure you are breathing! Someone mentioned that earlier and it is critical. If you find yourself talking fast and stumbling over your words or stuttering, stop, take a breath, and continue slowly. I like to keep a bottled water handy, and if I feel myself getting worked up or nervous, I excuse myself for a small sip of water and I use that time to take a breath and relax. Using the water bottle makes it look less noticeable then if you stop, take a deep breath, compose yourself and continue.
And of course, there is the age old technique of imagining everyone sitting in front of you in their underwear. If you can visualize it, it turns the tables quite a bit! ;) |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ygrene
And of course, there is the age old technique of imagining everyone sitting in front of you in their underwear. If you can visualize it, it turns the tables quite a bit! ;) |
Sure that won't backfire on you? Err, uhhh...frontfire? I mean, what if there's a really attractive lady in the room? On most days, you have control over that sort of thing, but every now and then...imagining naked women could be a very dangerous thing - you run the risk of absolutely ruining your presentation because you've now distracted most people with your pitched tent. :wtf:
I used to instruct Tae Kwon Do on almost a daily basis. I know it may sound quite obvious, but one way to get over your nervousness in front of others is to know what the hell you're talking about. Most of the time when you feel all nervous in front of people, "They're judging me" is probably on your mind, despite the fact that most people probably don't care so much about the presentation as they do the material. When people really begin to judge is when you start to show signs indicating that you don't know what you're talking about - er, atleast, I know stupidity gets my attention. :stongue: |
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| JM |
only advice is can give is google some stuff on public speaking. various university websites will pop up, as well as scam artists websites. get the info and practice it.
practice makes better. took me about 15 presentations in my university and 3 years to get comfortable with it...
good luck.
>JM< |
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