If public speaking is something that keeps you up at night, causes you to sweat and shed a tear at the sight of a microphone, you are not alone. Here are some tips from the last YP discussion on how to make sure the next time you have to speak in public you will feel prepared, confident and ready to give them your best. Whether introducing a speaker at a conference, giving a presentation to a client or board you can follow these simple solutions:
- Realize that your audience, whoever it is, wants you to succeed and are rooting for you. They don't want you to fail.
- Don't apologize for fumbling. Take a moment to collect yourself and move to the next point or correct your error.
- Understand if you are an extrovert or introvert...this will help in how you prepare.
- If the presentation is an open discussion, a moderator can help guide and lead conversation.
- Handouts are a great tool for your audience to follow along.
- Practice, practice, and practice some more.
Resources on Public Speaking:
- sixminutes.dlugan.com - website with speaking tips and resources
- Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun - great book
If public speaking is something that keeps you up at night, causes you to sweat and shed a tear at the sight of a microphone, you are not alone. Here are some tips from the last YP discussion on how to make sure the next time you have to speak in public you will feel prepared, confident and ready to give them your best. Whether introducing a speaker at a conference, giving a presentation to a client or board you can follow these simple solutions:
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