Public speaking was the second people's greatest fear behind snakes, according to recent poll. To appear more poised than you feel during talks or toast, try some of this advice:
- Practise in your car, in front of the mirror, or while showering. Worried about your opening? Leave it on a voice mail to yourself. Worried about an unresponsive crowd? Practise at the cemetery, then flee!
- To take the heat off you, make it about the listeners. Tell them what they stand to gain ( the purpse is to help you) Make eye contact, and throw in a question or two to keep them engaged.
- If someone ask you question , step towards them, which look strong, instead of stepping back, which look fearful, or running in circles, which just look strange.
- Plan a graceful escape, not from giving the talk, but from rambling. To conclude, recap a few points, thank the audience, and end.
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