You cannot calm your speaking nerves at the last second if you haven't got your ducks in a row and quacking in tune ahead of time. Here's what you need to make sure you have in place ahead of time: Obviously your message outline, so that you can refer to it easily. I'm not a big … [Read more...] about How to Quickly Calm Your Speaking Nerves
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3 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Goofs
In my last blog post on 3 Tips on Over-Coming Your Fear of Public Speaking, I briefly alluded to the fact that well-handled goof-ups can make your remarks even more powerful and memorable. But, you are probably thinking, that is easier said than done. In the heat of the moment, one can sometimes … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Goofs
3 Tips on How to Get Over Fear of Public Speaking
Is your fear of public speaking holding you back from sharing your gifts with the world and reaching your business or career goals? If so, you are certainly not alone! On various lists of fears, public speaking is often listed as number 1, ahead of the 3 frightening occurrences as death, divorce … [Read more...] about 3 Tips on How to Get Over Fear of Public Speaking
Happy Labor Day New Year
For me, Labor Day has always felt much more like a New Year's Day than January 1. Perhaps this feeling goes back to my school days, when Labor Day signaled the start of a new school year. Perhaps it is because Labor Day also signals a true change of seasons, at least in Michigan where I live; … [Read more...] about Happy Labor Day New Year
How to Prepare for a Speech Ahead of Time
When it comes to being nervous about public speaking, sometimes it's the details that can cause us the most anxiety. The details to which I am referring are not your notes or preparation for the presentation itself, but rather vital tangential items that can throw you for a loop if not handled … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Speech Ahead of Time
Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #4
Because I had first called myself a Public Speaking Coach, I was under the impression that every talk I gave had to be worthy of Ted Talk status. I also thought that, to be considered a true expert in my field, every phone call I made, and every networking effort I expended, had to be … [Read more...] about Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #4