public speaking
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I have to do public speaking from time to time and have another one next week. This is a very tough time trying to get ready. is there anyone who can offer any suggestions to help with this? I really need some advice it is wearing me out thinking about it. I seem to freeze up and and lose my train of thought . Help
Hi Silver Eagle!
I took a Public SPeaking class last semester. What helped me is to make 3 x 5 note cards with my main points so that I could keep my speech on track. Second, I would rehearse my speech several times before I went live. If you can, have props or distraction, like a powerpoint presentation or overhead charts. (people like to see) If you need to take a pause to regain composure, have a bottle of water handy, take a drink, that helps me regroup and calm down. Speak slowly, this will help from getting ahead of yourself. Sometime I talk much quicker than I can think and everything gets jumbled so I slow down. Breathe and feel confident that you DID take the time to prepare this presentation (speech sounds like the noose!) and you will nail it! I also do not make eye contact, I look at the tops of heads, that keeps me from getting flustered and losing my place too.
I hope this helps you. Good luck with your speech, I know you will do well. Warm wishes, LizB
I took a Public SPeaking class last semester. What helped me is to make 3 x 5 note cards with my main points so that I could keep my speech on track. Second, I would rehearse my speech several times before I went live. If you can, have props or distraction, like a powerpoint presentation or overhead charts. (people like to see) If you need to take a pause to regain composure, have a bottle of water handy, take a drink, that helps me regroup and calm down. Speak slowly, this will help from getting ahead of yourself. Sometime I talk much quicker than I can think and everything gets jumbled so I slow down. Breathe and feel confident that you DID take the time to prepare this presentation (speech sounds like the noose!) and you will nail it! I also do not make eye contact, I look at the tops of heads, that keeps me from getting flustered and losing my place too.
I hope this helps you. Good luck with your speech, I know you will do well. Warm wishes, LizB