tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333072382011-04-21T16:36:30.925-07:00Sandra Schrifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01331270637707710066noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33307238.post-1156465071950545972006-08-24T17:09:00.000-07:002006-08-24T17:17:51.960-07:00Nervous at the podium? You are not alone. According<br />to The Book of Lists, public speaking is the #1 fear among<br />adults. So here are some tips to take the jitters out of your<br />next presentation:<br /><br />1.Accept your fear and realize that most people cannot<br />sense your nervousness – so stay cool and don’t mention<br />that you are nervous. Focus on your enthusiasm.<br />2.Arrive early and get comfortable with the room<br />and any equipment you need to speak. Greet people<br />as they arrive. This will put you at ease.<br />3.Most professional speakers do some deep breathing<br />before they speak. Do this about 4-5 times.<br />4.Speak often – best antidote to minimizing your nerves.<br />Soon you will be comfortable and actually enjoy the experience.<br />5.Know your audience – be sure to research the company<br />or organization before you speak to them. What are their hot<br />buttons? Their needs? What outcomes do they want from you?<br /><br />The Coach sez. . .remember, it is about them, not you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33307238-115646507195054597?l=sandraschrift.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sandra Schrifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01331270637707710066noreply@blogger.com0