I've done a lot of public speaking and there are a lot of good suggestions here.
But I'll give you one gem - it really helped me. Years ago, I did professional corporate spokesperson training. There's all kinds of tips and tricks. Most of them I can't remember. But really, the most valuable thing I learned was this: It's ok to go "umm", to pause, to have a space to collect your thoughts. When we're speaking in public, we think that these times when we're trying to remember what the hell we're going to say next are noticeable by everyone. They're not. If you look at great public speakers, they pause all the time. So, if you find yourself freaked out and can't remember what you're going to say next, don't worry, it's not like everyone is noticing. Just pause, relax, and talk like you're talking to another person, and it will go fine. And act confident, like you do it all the time. Even if you're shaking and sweating, be bold. Fake it 'till you make it! Alex From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public +1 with the videotaping thing (especially if you can do it in-front of an audience) It can be quite confronting, but it will let you pick up on a bunch of things that you simply didn't realise you were doing. Cheers Ken From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Bodnar Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 6:30 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public I used to be a teacher in another life..... Practice in front of an audience first (family, co-workers, etc....), and if possible video tape yourself, and critique it afterward. Refine it until you are more comfortable with the results. YMMV Christopher Bodnar Enterprise Architect I, Corporate Office of Technology:Enterprise Architecture and Engineering Services Tel 610-807-6459 3900 Burgess Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017 <mailto:> [email protected] The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America <http://www.guardianlife.com/> www.guardianlife.com From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Date: 09/11/2013 04:20 PM Subject: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public Sent by: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> _____ Next week, against my better judgement, I'm doing my first ever bit of technical presentation in front of an audience...and because my submission was apparently different and interesting, I'm going on last out of six presenters :-( Just wondering if anyone on the list (particularly the conference veterans) have any tips or hints to share around this sort of thing (besides having about five or six beers first)? I'm not a natural public speaker or limelight-seeker, I write much better than I talk :-( All input appreciated! JR Sent from my Blackberry, which may be an antique but delivers email RELIABLY ----------------------------------------- This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you.
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