Public Speaking: Fear – Shaky Hands
As promised, first we will delve into the outside-in approach for veiling your fear of public speaking. Later we will uncover long-term methods to deal with your fear of presenting. When we feel the...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Fear – Shaky Voice
Does your voice shake when you are speaking in public? Just like the shaky hand, your fear of public speaking triggers the release of excessive adrenaline, which causes your voice to shake. What big...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Fear – Dry Throat
Veiling your fear of public speaking is quite simple, once you know the quick-fix tricks. We’ve already discussed how to stop the shaky hands and how to stop the shaky voice. Now we’ll share a simple...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Fear – Avoid Freezing
In learning to veil the fear of public speaking, we must address the common fear of freezing. Here is a simple technique: Memorize rote your opener and closer. Why? Research shows that nerves spike...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Fear – Nerves and Confidence
To date, we have uncovered the secrets to veiling the fear of pubic speaking: Fear of Public Speaking: Stop shaky hands Fear of Public Speaking: Stop shaky voice Fear of Public Speaking: Cure the dry...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Exhibit Confidence
In our previous blogs we spoke about veiling the nerves. Once that is accomplished, we are ready to emulate what a confident person does, even though we may not feel confident from within. Two...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Don’t Use PowerPoint As A Crutch
What an epiphany! If you want to learn how to improve public speaking watch other speakers AND observe their audience while they speak. Consider the faces of the audience members and look at their...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: 5 Tips on Handling Hecklers
Are you intimidated by hostile audiences? Public speaking can be daunting enough, but when you are faced with a tough or hostile audience, it can be petrifying. Below are some techniques to set the...
View ArticlePublic Speaking: Veiling the Nerves 101
Avoid looking nervous when you speak. Many of my clients confide in me that they get nervous when giving a presentation or speaking in a group. It is interesting that these are highly confident people,...
View ArticleWhat is Your Public Speaking Personality?
Here is something fun that will tell you what your public speaking personality is. After years of teaching public speaking, we’ve compiled ten simple questions that will help you understand what kind...
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