Fearless Public Speaking Lessons Chapter 1 Getting it right ps1-0. Introduction ps1-1. Fearless public speaking ps1-2. Remember why ps1-3. Have something to say ps1-4. Know your time limits ps1-5. Research your topic ps1-6. Write your introduction ps1-7. The leave behind ps1-8. Review Chapter 2 Preparing your speech ps2-0. Introduction ps2-1. Create your title ps2-2. Start with your ending ps2-3. Find your opening ps2-4. Don't memorize, outline ps2-5. Show, don't just tell ps2-6. Hands on training ps2-7. Speaking, not just words ps2-8. Review Chapter 3 Making your presentation ps3-0. Introduction ps3-1. Room setup ps3-2. Schmooze your audience ps3-3. Get the right light ps3-4. Silence is loud ps3-5. Gaze not glance ps3-6. Dress for success ps3-7. Review |
Lessonps1-1. Fearless public speaking
Most people have a terrible fear of speaking in front of a group. Yet the same people have no problem meeting their best friend for a cup of coffee and pouring their hearts out. So what's the difference? The difference is trust. You get in front of that audience. Your nightmare is you can't trust them. They are out to get you. Judge, reject, and humiliate you. Maybe so. But suppose they are a confrontative, nasty lot. Which you rather be, standing or sitting? And what about your adversaries? I would prefer me standing and them sitting behind a desk. So start thinking that the speaker has the power, not the audience. Not only that, your speech has the potential to get everyone on your side, assuming they aren't all on your side to begin with. Practiceps1-1p. Fearless public speaking
Set up three chairs in front of you. On each chair is the type of person you fear speaking in front of. Give them each a name. Stand in front of them and confront them however you wish for one to two minutes. Be nice, be mad. Whatever helps convince them that you, the speaker, are in charge. Make sure your video does not go over 2:00, so practice or set up a clock or have a friend signal when you have 30 seconds left. Make sure the video is recording facing you. |