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So, it is that time?

What is making you afraid?

Often times we think that there are area's in our lives which need improvement, and although they might, we sell ourselves and our abilities short.

Being who we are is sometimes difficult because we do not even know ourselves. This means we have hidden talents and are not even aware of them.

Whenever something in life has me stuttering or stammering about, I try looking at the situation by a different light.

Go ahead, don't be afraid. Find a wacky new angle or new twist on the situation and go for it. Offer these times a little serious thought, then turn it upside down and look at it through another angle. Chew on those possiblilites for making you smarter, better, stronger and more capable.

Then toss that weapon out to the class.............


PS: It would not hurt to practice with Jack.

Valium

Just don't get confused and have a "few shots of scotch" with the "Valium" or you might end up giving your presentation in YOUR underwear!

Maybe I'll blindfold myself and pretend that I'm all alone. Paws

Leo. Just remember no one likes to do this. If you know your material well you have nothing to worry about.. Give em hell..

Haven't read everyone's advice on it as I am short for time..

But having done many presentation myself I find it helps that you let them know you are a bit nervous in some way...letting them know usually makes it easier.

I love group animation and making presentation. But I do get nervous about them...once it kicks in I just feel at ease and at my place.

Oh man, I would be nervous too. I had a similar problem when I first started working in my job but you get used to it pretty quickly!

I know it sounds weird and really really dodgey, but if u pciture your audience naked, then u will feel less nervous, and never look at them, ever. Im really shy too, but i have to speak for the charity i work for at big conferences and things, and i always take a balloon with a bot of flower in it and then u can squish it behind your back and it really helps,

Well theres my warped ideas haha, hope they help!

Kat
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I so understand...

I swear by this...visualization...
visualize yourself exactly like you want to look and feel, sound even the people in the room...even what you are wearing..

And remember you know your stuff..the fear is probably old....

I have alot of trouble with anxiety...so I use this all the time..
It works...also forgive yourself if you make a mistake...and know next time will be easier...

good luck...I'm sure you will do fine..

That would at least ease the tension in the room right?

When I've had to talk to employees in a large group, I carried myself to try to show authority, that it was my show, that I was in charge. I know it sounds egotistical and all, but I don't mean in a drill sergeant type of way. This always helped me, not so much to relax, but by making the others feel like they didn't control the situation, I did, and that attitude can hide your apprehension. However, keep things relaxed as well. Its a tough balance sometimes.

Granted, employees may have a different outlook than business owners in this type of situation, but the point still is that its you that has something to be seen or heard, you take control; don't let it control you.

Think of the business owners as the last salesman you stood up to and said "sorry, but I'm not interested" They all just want to see a little courage and character

Thank you all. But it's not the material I have to present, it's the fact that I am shy. Always was, always will be. If I had a cell, i'd put an ear plug in and you could talk to me as I do my thing. That would help. Thanks again. P P P P Paws

Like I said...letting them know you feel nervous will release tension...

Wouldn't iRon know what to suggest here? I learned this from a company who came to do a presentation on what the same type of thing iRon does for a living.

Orators of long ago would use their own house as a container of

different parts of a speach. Each room would hold a part and the

speaker would go through his house in his mind and speak each part.

That is where the expresson "In the first place" came from. Once the

speach is solidly down....then nerves will drain away with the first

words. You will be in your mind going from room to room and saying

whats in it. There will be little attention paid to anything else.

Next thing you know is your done.

Being painfully shy myself, I completely understand how you feel. It helps to remember that your audience wants you to succeed. Okay, I'll admit that it doesn't help a lot, but it does help. Good luck!

I used to be shy...I used to hate giving speeches...lately I have just gotten so involved in activities that require me to do things for an audience, that i have gotten mostly over it. I walk up to a stage and I am usually nervous...until the point they call my name, but then, the minute I stand up there...speech in hand, just stand tall, stop, look around...make a sweep around (just with your eyes) the room and smile at everyone who makes eye contact...

Now that everyone has smiled back at you, it's MUCH easier to do your speech.

OK, I'm going the Vodka/Valium route. Paws

I spoke in front of 100 people from different government agencies in cooperation with BIAPA... Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.

I'd have to look up what year it was and I'm thinking I spoke about OVR...Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.



look out into the crowd and make eye contact with as many people as you can before beginning the speach.

See the people being drawn to your eyes and begin your speach with pride.

Don't allow the crowd to bother you Leo.

It is as easy as that if your mindset is right.

How's your heart Leon?

I hope you are using humor here...I do care for you.