Public Speaking
Body language
- Eye contact and smile – one thought, one look
- Body posture and position of hands – move to a position, say a message, then move. Don’t just ramble here
- Pause at key points, eemphasize and nod
Dealing with anxiety
- You are not looking nervous as much as you feel
- You can give a great presenation even when you are nervous. Noone whould know
- Practise like crazy. Rehearse weak parts over an over. 95% faults are removed during practiise
- Visualize yourself as giving a great presenation, especially the first few minutes
- If you are nervous, you are excited
While making presenation
- Know your content very well
- Know your audience and your space- do they have screen, pointer, mice
- Focus on your message, not on yourself – your purpose is to educate the audience
- Never apologize, nobody knows what you forget except you. So keep going!
BRIEF Technique
B : Believe in yourself
R : Rehearse
I : Be intertesting
E : You are the expert
F : Fun, enjoy the moment!
Nice videos:
Five Basic Public Speaking Tips - Toastmasters International
Public Speaking For Beginners - Alex Lyon (Full series is good)