There is a myth that Public Speakers should never be nervous.
This is simply not true.
Even the most accomplished speakers will admit to a degree of nerves before they speak.
This is essential because without those small nerves the presentation will come across as flat and boring.
So the difference between a novice and a professional is that for the novice, nerves take over.
Whilst the novice is in the midst of the anxiety (or even terror) they cannot see any way out.
So the solution is to move in small steps when the fear isn’t there to gently overcome a small part.
I have personally done this and suffered on the way when I started and now am a very confident public speaker.
All we need are a few small tips to start the baby steps and you will be surprised how quickly you progress.
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by All in the mind » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:36 pm
As with so many things in life, gain the knowledge/skills required and then practise to build confidence.
I'm not sure if the small nerves give personality. Some people are more animated, but others can learn to be role-play a character that appears lively.
The dfference between the novice and professional? The professional has more experience to deal with a multitude of situations. Along the way they may have learned how to manage their anxiety with their inner dialogue and breathing techniques: http://clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co. ... echniques/
Desensitisation is a good way of moving through obstacles. It forms an important part of the teaching/learning cycle; break down the learning modules into smaller, manageable parts.
Shy/socially anxious people tend to find presenting more difficult, compared to the extroverts. When there is a determined goal e.g. a desire for promotion that involves presentations, they can feel liberated from their anxiety in that situation when they finally get there. Does it change their personality?
I'm not sure if the small nerves give personality. Some people are more animated, but others can learn to be role-play a character that appears lively.
The dfference between the novice and professional? The professional has more experience to deal with a multitude of situations. Along the way they may have learned how to manage their anxiety with their inner dialogue and breathing techniques: http://clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co. ... echniques/
Desensitisation is a good way of moving through obstacles. It forms an important part of the teaching/learning cycle; break down the learning modules into smaller, manageable parts.
Shy/socially anxious people tend to find presenting more difficult, compared to the extroverts. When there is a determined goal e.g. a desire for promotion that involves presentations, they can feel liberated from their anxiety in that situation when they finally get there. Does it change their personality?
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by briandbarton » Fri Jul 12, 2013 5:49 am
I get nervous all of the time before I speak, but now I notice that it is a case of anticipation more so than fear. I normally have butterflies, but when I hope on stage i zone out and that butterfly feeling leaves. I ve learned to see the world as my stage, and with that I know i control the outcome
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by Chau Nguyen » Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:27 am
Wilfred wrote:There is a myth that Public Speakers should never be nervous.
This is simply not true.
Even Obama gets nervous when he goes on stage to speak to the American people.
It's all part of the game.
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by DeanBokhari » Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:20 am
it's a innately built within our human fabric to be nervous when we're in the middle of a large group of people - facing ALL of them - as we stand alone...
But it all usually goes away after the first few moments. depending on individual experience.
But it all usually goes away after the first few moments. depending on individual experience.
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by Kyawikyo » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:56 pm
We all get nervous, I do and for me, doing good Preparation, being knowledgeable of what to speak on and a few things like understanding the audience and being honesty gives me confidence.
If I didn't prepare well, I always fail because I loose confidence and there comes the nervous breakdown.
My tip... PREPARE, BE KNOWLEDGEABLE, BE HONEST AND CONNECT WITH AUDIENCE.
If I didn't prepare well, I always fail because I loose confidence and there comes the nervous breakdown.
My tip... PREPARE, BE KNOWLEDGEABLE, BE HONEST AND CONNECT WITH AUDIENCE.
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