While there are plenty of sophisticated strategies and skills that can elevate the art of public speaking, sometimes I find it’s best to bring things down to brass tacks as a reminder of what really works.
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Typically, a PSA signals a Public Service Announcement, but in our case, consider this my Public Speaking Announcement. I want you to succeed when it comes to speaking in public and making a positive first impression is easier than you might think.
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You’ve heard the expression that the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” which former U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared while campaigning against Herbert Hoover in 1932.
That’s all fine and good, but these inspiring words actually do very little to calm the nerves of people for whom public speaking is a real phobia. And it is a legitimate phobia.
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So, you’ve got that corporate job you wanted … and now you have to make an important presentation to the team. If the idea of standing up in front of your boss (or your boss’s boss, for that matter) makes your heart jump to your throat and you break out into a cold sweat, know that you’re not alone!
It can feel like everyone in the corporate world is an expert at public speaking, but many corporate executives—including superstars in their industries—have struggled and continue to struggle with stage fright. Stage fright is a normal experience, but you can become more comfortable giving big presentations at work. Here are a few tips to help you conquer your fear of presentations and impress your team at work!
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