Who hasn’t stumbled through a ¬presentation or flubbed a key
point when the boss was listening? Overcome your public speaking jitters with
these tips from top communication coach Bill Hoogterp of Blue Planet Training.
1. Make every word count. Avoid saying anything that doesn’t
add ¬value (“um” is a prime example); don’t use three sentences when one will
do. By eliminating the verbal filler, you’ll have people hanging on your words
instead of tuning them out.
2. Set the tone at the start. Instead of beginning with the
standard “Hi, my name is,” grab your listeners’ attention with a scene or a
question. Choose a story that captures an important message and practice
telling it with emotion and fluid body language.
3. Speak with confidence. If you doubt yourself, your
audience will, too. Stand up straight, establish eye ¬contact—and smile.
4. Get the crowd in on the act. Make your listeners the
stars and you will shine more brightly. Ask them questions that require more
than yes-or-no answers. You’ll enrich the discussion, and they will feel
valued.
5. Conquer stage fright. When you tell compelling stories
with passion, your ¬anxiety will turn into energy
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