I might need to talk tomorrow, I know it sounds silly but, for a good few years now, I've had major confidence issues when it comes to public speaking, anything else I'm fine with, and sometimes a bit of an extrovert, but put a microphone in front of me, and I'll stutter and fall apart before your eyes. Well, a friend of mine was meant to give a pub quiz tomorrow, and I've reluctantly been pushed into doing it instead, it's not a big deal at all, it just means reading questions and answers into a microphone, but I know I'm going to balls it up. Have any of you got any tips for getting over this stupid phobia I seem to have developed?
Public Speaking...
by Jordan 27 Replies latest jw friends
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toby888
From what I learned in my college speech class, preparation beforehand will give you all the confidence you need. The more you prepare, the more confident you will be.
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Jordan
Haha, that's the one thing I can't really do, the sheets with the questions and answers on are gonna be at the pub waiting for me tomorrow... lol
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Legolas
Have a few drinks before you do it!
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Jourles
Oh jeez, a pub quiz?? Dude, drink a few and you will be good to go. All of your fears will disappear. Trust me. If I have a speaking engagement for work, I will down a quick shot of whatever it is I have on hand to calm the nerves. I am a much better speaker with a tad bit of alcohol in me. In fact, I turn into a super-speaker.
Liquid Courage.
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Jordan
I've got to be careful with the drinking tonight, It's my turn to drive, but, I guess a swift pint before hand isn't gonna hurt...
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misanthropic
Well I have no advice to give, but I just wanted to wish you the best of luck and hope everything goes well for you!
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ithinkisee
Try enrolling in the Theocratic Ministry School.
It prepares you better than college ever could.
-ithinkisee
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BrendaCloutier
Relax. Stand up straight. Pick a point above poeples heads at first, then you can begin to speak directly to the audience as you relax and get going.
Take a deep breath, and smile. They won't bite... really!
Good luck and have fun!