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GLADIATOR351
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*in my best Butthead voice*
Huh huh huh huh huh.... he said Oral.... huh huh huh
Huh huh huh huh huh.... he said Oral.... huh huh huh
VooDoo Lady
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I got my under-grad degree as an adult and most adult programs are built around group projects and presentations...so I can TOTALLY relate...
I found that being 110% prepared is the only thing that alleviated my fears. If I wasn't completely prepared and VERY familiar with the material I was a mess...
On a side note - I'm fairly new in my current position, 9 months, and when I took the job there was NO mention of presentations and training...well, imagine my surprise when it turned out to be 35+ % of my responsibilities.
Again, what makes me comfortable is being very familiar with the subject matter and also knowing that I am the expert on my subject, NOT the audience, and they are there to learn from ME......that gives me the boost of confidence I need to be calm..
I have found that after the first couple of minutes of sheer terror, I usually get into the groove and things are fine
One of my teachers taught us some breathing techniques to help calm ourselves that I use sometimes...he also suggested that you get to the room BEFORE the presentation and get comfortable with your surroundings...stand up front, then walk to where your audience will be sitting and back....I do that too when I travel to our other locations to present/train...
Good luck!!!
P.S. If you're in a school presentation sitch, remember, EVERYONE else is nervous about their presentations too...so chances are they aren't even listening to you!!!
P.P.S. Another trick I used at school is to volunteer to present FIRST that way you don't have time to get yourself all worked up!
I found that being 110% prepared is the only thing that alleviated my fears. If I wasn't completely prepared and VERY familiar with the material I was a mess...
On a side note - I'm fairly new in my current position, 9 months, and when I took the job there was NO mention of presentations and training...well, imagine my surprise when it turned out to be 35+ % of my responsibilities.
Again, what makes me comfortable is being very familiar with the subject matter and also knowing that I am the expert on my subject, NOT the audience, and they are there to learn from ME......that gives me the boost of confidence I need to be calm..
I have found that after the first couple of minutes of sheer terror, I usually get into the groove and things are fine
One of my teachers taught us some breathing techniques to help calm ourselves that I use sometimes...he also suggested that you get to the room BEFORE the presentation and get comfortable with your surroundings...stand up front, then walk to where your audience will be sitting and back....I do that too when I travel to our other locations to present/train...
Good luck!!!
P.S. If you're in a school presentation sitch, remember, EVERYONE else is nervous about their presentations too...so chances are they aren't even listening to you!!!
P.P.S. Another trick I used at school is to volunteer to present FIRST that way you don't have time to get yourself all worked up!
bigschweeler
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Great post VDL....The other thing that really helps - that I always forget about - is practice, practice, practice. Practice in front of the mirror or in for you gf or wife so that you know how the speech flows and have a couple recitations under your belt. That should help your confidence level that you have done this a couple of times and know your stuff.
TheProject
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I used to hate 'em, and I still get nervous when I'm in front of a large group, but taking a couple of college speech courses really is what got me past that.
VDL's right; going first is the way to go.
VDL's right; going first is the way to go.
SONNY SIXKILLER
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Probably my biggest fear. I hate talking in front of groups. Stupid I know, but i hate it.
gymrat
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VooDoo Lady said:I got my under-grad degree as an adult and most adult programs are built around group projects and presentations...so I can TOTALLY relate...
I found that being 110% prepared is the only thing that alleviated my fears. If I wasn't completely prepared and VERY familiar with the material I was a mess...
On a side note - I'm fairly new in my current position, 9 months, and when I took the job there was NO mention of presentations and training...well, imagine my surprise when it turned out to be 35+ % of my responsibilities.
Again, what makes me comfortable is being very familiar with the subject matter and also knowing that I am the expert on my subject, NOT the audience, and they are there to learn from ME......that gives me the boost of confidence I need to be calm..
I have found that after the first couple of minutes of sheer terror, I usually get into the groove and things are fine
One of my teachers taught us some breathing techniques to help calm ourselves that I use sometimes...he also suggested that you get to the room BEFORE the presentation and get comfortable with your surroundings...stand up front, then walk to where your audience will be sitting and back....I do that too when I travel to our other locations to present/train...
Good luck!!!
P.S. If you're in a school presentation sitch, remember, EVERYONE else is nervous about their presentations too...so chances are they aren't even listening to you!!!
P.P.S. Another trick I used at school is to volunteer to present FIRST that way you don't have time to get yourself all worked up!
thanks
I love talking in front of groups...used to do professional motivational speaking. Spoke in front of 10,000 for an hour once...loved it.
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