Comments on: Speaking in Public: A Step-By-Step Guide to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:39:40 +0000

For sure, joining Toastmasters pays off. I joined years ago, stopped going, and then missed it so much that founded an advance club. It is a subtle way to improve your communication and listening skills in a very safe and encouraging environment that still gives you heaps of feedback! That, and practicing. Taking opportunities to speak on any occasion.

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:39:40 +0000

By: Missing Link

Missing Link — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:04:16 +0000

RT @OliviaMitchell: A personal step-by-step journey to overcoming the fear of public speaking http://bit.ly/C5IPb by @sidsavara

By: Olivia Mitchell

Olivia Mitchell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:36:47 +0000

A personal step-by-step journey to overcoming the fear of public speaking http://bit.ly/C5IPb by @sidsavara

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:30:12 +0000

Excellent post! I Stumbled Upon this, looking for articles on self-improvement, and I'm glad I found this. I've been a member of Toastmaster's for quite a while, so I thought I knew enough about public speaking to keep me going, but this just taught me so much more! I'll definitely be using the recording yourself technique and the reading out loud.

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:18:18 +0000

HI Jim,
Thanks for your feedback and additional tips =).

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By: @JimLittlefield

@JimLittlefield — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:25:45 +0000

Tips I would add are:

1. Get in the game and learn from the experience. Don't over analyze or shoot for perfection.
2. Follow the rule of 3s, Introduce your Topic, Make 3 points, Summarize
3. Start with topics which you have confidence and knowledge. (You know more about the topic than your audience)

By: LILIANA RODRIGUEZ

LILIANA RODRIGUEZ — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:51:52 +0000

@sidsavara I enjoyed reading your great tips on overcoming the anxiety of public speaking. http://tinyurl.com/bwktvh Inspiring article!

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By: Rachel White

Rachel White — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:30:07 +0000

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By: JerryRoberts

JerryRoberts — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:56:03 +0000

Good, practical tips for public speaking: http://snipr.com/cysy8

By: Andrew Weaver

Andrew Weaver — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:57:33 +0000

RT @JerryRoberts: Good, practical tips for public speaking: http://snipr.com/cysy8 (very good, basic info here).

By: Rob McCarthy, Jr.

Rob McCarthy, Jr. — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:40:05 +0000

Speak in public like a pro. http://short.to/x1v

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:48:25 +0000

Thanks Janette,

You, some other commenters and readers via email have touched on an
interesting point - there's a whole lot of ground I haven't covered yet
about how to give an effective speech, in terms of content, delivery, mental
preparation, etc. Thanks for your tip, and it sounds like this warrants a
follow up discussion.

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:46:31 +0000

Thanks for jumping in Tim!

Definitely agree – everyone is at different levels in terms of confidence,
anxiety, speaking ability – and perhaps what has worked for my friends and I
won't work in all cases. I enjoy the new information you bring to the
discussion, and thanks for educating me further. I love it when I learn
from comments!

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:43:51 +0000

Thanks Mike!

Excellent point – I have been interviewed on the radio a couple times and I
agree, having a slight disconnect from the audience (not having to see them
=) ) can definitely do wonders for calming nerves while still working on
presentation skills

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By: Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay

Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:02:57 +0000

Very well thought out article… The public speaking course I took at University was great. Each week we had to get up and give at least one speech in front of the class, and you could always count on at least one person crashing and burning so hard that everyone got a good laugh out of it. Eventually by the end of the class, everyone had improved their speaking skills 10 fold….

By: Janette Toral

Janette Toral — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:12:27 +0000

Great tips here Sid. I also would like to add the following that may help others too. Smile and engage the audience right away. I feel that a crowd gives a warmer reception to a speaker who is really at the moment and shows interest about them. Use analogies, creative humor, and be ready to improvise. I find this helpful in tackling technical stuff to a mixed audience.

By: Tony Digi Mktg

Tony Digi Mktg — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:05:48 +0000

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By: schakenleren

schakenleren — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:07:52 +0000

Thank you for sharing some of your own strategies for speaking in public.
I think it is partly a talent that some people have and others don't, but learning, practising and exercising certainly helps for all.