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Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :
 
Anyone else have to give presentations to large groups of people? I've just started and damn I feel like my heart is going to bust out of my chest I get so nervous. I need to take a public speaking course for sure. Any remedies or tips? Other than the usual picture everyone naked because that is ridiculous lol

[ December 02, 2010, 10:41 PM: Message edited by: JohnCM ]
 
Posted by Sco Cuddie (Member # 6757) on :
 
I usually go into a presentation with a "its whatever" attitude. It make me calm down and not get as nervous. If I start to think about it I tend to get totally nervous and end up stumbling all over my words. When I begin to think its no big deal, I tend to relax and giving a better presentation.
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Hmm when I had to give presentations in high school I just would have fun with it which made it easier for me
 
Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
Think of everyone else being normal and yourself being the specialist. Just remember no matter what they are normies and you are the professional.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
As you do more it will get easier I used to get Realy nervous during my presentations but now it's cake
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
When in Uni, I joined Toastmasters. It really helped me get over my fear of public speaking. Which is weird because I only afraid when I am trying to pitch something (like when I do our proposals or speak at events like MAX).

Check it out, helped me a lot.
http://www.toastmasters.org/
 
Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Been doing this a good part of my life so nothing bad for me but I'd say just practice and don't worry about it they are there to listen to you.
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
I like to definitely rehearse/record my speech before the big day to find where I would have trouble.
 
Posted by Ham n'Eggs (Member # 8967) on :
 
Have a few drinks. That will mellow you out.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
I like to definitely rehearse/record my speech before the big day to find where I would have trouble.
+1 im taking a public speaking class.
1. If u can get the audience to laugh, then it calms u down a lot(if the topic permits)
2. Dont look the audience in the eyes, look at their foreheads..they cant tell and u dont get all nervous by looking at them straight in the eyes
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
When in Uni, I joined Toastmasters. It really helped me get over my fear of public speaking. Which is weird because I only afraid when I am trying to pitch something (like when I do our proposals or speak at events like MAX).

Check it out, helped me a lot.
http://www.toastmasters.org/
great advice. my wife joined toastmasters about 6 months ago and she likes it a lot. shes getting better with speaking in public and confronting her fear.

the one thing that has worked for me and what i suggest to people is to slow everything down one notch while you're speaking. things will come out clearer, smoother, and you will fumble less with your words. the key thing is to know what you're talking about, meaning know your subject well. once you start flowing, you will tend to feel more at ease after a few minutes. if you don't know what the hell you're talking about, you just become more aware of your BS presentation and things will likely fall apart. like someone mention, you're the expert.

of course, it's easier said than done. we all get nervous one time or another. try to have fun with it.
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
as already stated toastmasters is a good start to get more comfortable giving presentations and really the only way to get over the nervousness and anxiety you just need more "seat" time and exposure to feeling uncomfortable. we've all been through it and eventually you'll get comfortable speaking in a large setting.

in college, they sort of prep you for this by having you take some presentation courses but if you're on the extreme side where your anxiety is killing it, it will just take a lot more practice to get to the point where you can present w/ confidence.

dont worry abuot it so much, just get yourself out there and ull eventually get over it.
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
I had a few marketing classes where I had to speak in front of large groups, theses are some things that had me feel more comfortable.

1. know your topic really well
2. learn from others that go before you, how they present there topics
3. speak calm and clear, if you go too fast you might get yourself nervous
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Ham n'Eggs:
Have a few drinks. That will mellow you out.
lol my cousin actually did that, but he does everything drunk [Roll Eyes] , so I dont think it made a difference
 
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on :
 
I'am the master of presentations! [Wink]
I do presentations to groups of 50-100 once a week (marketing for Comcast). It's all in the preparation. Make sure that you're fully eduacated on what you're presenting, and also be prepared for what questions will come up (think about what you would ask).

Consider these few things:

- Focus on keeping your back straight, as this shows confidence (people tend slouch)
- Remember that you're the person in charge and don't get distracted by side chatter
- Don't make eye contact (as mentioned above, look at people's foreheads)
- Don't stand still, walk side to side
- Focus on not talking too fast, and keep a steady pace instead

Use your nervousness to get excited about your presentation. Check out the link below on a few breathing excercises to help you with your stage fright. Good luck!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Breathing-Out-Stage-Fright&id=17222
 
Posted by SFvert (Member # 3965) on :
 
xanax [worship]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
No matter what don't listen to the people telling you to get drunk or be on xanax lol.
 
Posted by SFvert (Member # 3965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
No matter what don't listen to the people telling you to get drunk or be on xanax lol.
wat is rong wit xanax? u cud alwayz sip on som tusssin b4 2!
 




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