How To Eliminate Fear
Fear of public speaking stems from the very basic need to feel accepted. We want to be seen to be doing well and we fear making fools of ourselves. In order to overcome this fear, most presenters do indeed spend a good deal of time preparing for their presentations, but their time allocation is heavily weighted toward their slide shows, rather than paying attention to how the message is being communicated orally and physically. This can lead to their “on stage” downfall. The Missing Ingredient In order to overcome this, it is vital to...
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As an author on the subject of presenting and speaking, I’m frequently asked how one goes about becoming a professional speaker.* Sometimes the word “motivational” is used in place of professional, which usually indicates that this is merely a wish rather than a dream with any substance. This may seem harsh, but allow me to explain. Most people on planet Earth over the age of 2 years can actually speak, meaning that they have the ability to communicate by stringing a few words or sentences together. That’s in excess of 5 billion...
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