Even experienced speakers get nervous. Don't try to eliminate your jitters, turn them into a positive energy you can use to boost your delivery. Know what you are going to say, and why you want to say it. Speak to a supportive audiences in small group or a few people where less is at stake, at a staff meeting or a parent teacher association meeting. Breathe, in the thirty seconds before you begin speaking, take three slow, deep breaths through your nose, filling your belly and exhaling. As you breathe out, say it silently to yourself, “Relax, Relax.” Rehearse, stand up in front of mirror or walk around as you practice out loud. Don’t memorize your speech or practice it word for word. Talk it through, point by point and imagine yourself explaining your main ideas to a friend. After, practicing all this, it will be even easier talking to people one on one or face to face. This will also, help you build confidence talking to people. For me, when I first started doing this I would squeeze something in my hand so I wouldn't get nervous or show any nervousness. And, it work really well, I've gotten feedback that people couldn't tell that I was nervous.
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Even experienced speakers get nervous. Don't try to eliminate your jitters, turn them into a positive energy you can use to boost your delivery. Know what you are going to say, and why you want to say it. Speak to a supportive audiences in small group or a few people where less is at stake, at a staff meeting or a parent teacher association meeting. Breathe, in the thirty seconds before you begin speaking, take three slow, deep breaths through your nose, filling your belly and exhaling. As you breathe ...more
