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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
If your start having butterflies in your stomach the moment you hear about “public speaking”, you are not the only person who suffers from this fear of addressing a gathering. Many of us feel terrified the moment we are asked to speak before an audience, primarily because we feel that we aren’t well prepared to deliver the intended message. This lack of confidence makes us fear about the results, and gives rise to public speaking anxiety. So, if you too are having nightmares about the same, it’s time to get over them. Remember – like any other craft, the art […]
Presentation skills training – Getting your Audience’s Attention
Here is a presentation tip: Getting your audience’s attention during your introduction. You are about to open your mouth and speak for the first time. What do you say? It’s important to capture your audience’s attention immediately or as my mom, Nancy M. DiMino, would say: “We are as dead as door nails.” What are your first words? There are a couple of options: 1. Ask a question. Or two. You can begin your speech by asking your audience relevant questions. Generate curiosity by the choice of your questions. You can ask rhetorical questions or you may get your audience […]