Public Speaking

For days now, I am getting anxious as the day that I will be presenting a report in front of my colleagues nears. I can't concentrate much on other important things, my mind kept going back and worrying that I will make a fool of myself in front of my colleagues. Why can't I really get used to this!

[kenster1]

hi write down a few words or sentences memorise them maybe once a day try and say your speech without actually looking.dont worry about it sure you will do great have belief and confidence in yourself that it will go well.

[Hidden in reply to kenster1]

Thank you for the tip. Kenster1. I will sure follow it. Thank you so much for the vote of confidence. It really helps me to calm down.

[pink83737]

Hi, I was never one for public speaking but what i did was I always chose to go first just to get it out of the way! Just don’t forget to breathe YOU WILL BE OKAY! it’s okay if you make a mistake, you’re human and they understand.

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Yeah, we all make mistakes. That's where we learn. Thank you so much!

[NWGal]

For those with anxiety this can be the worse case scenario. As I progressed through my graduate program we had to do this quite frequently. Remember that your colleagues WANT you to succeed and you're all in the same boat. Few people really like public speaking. My daughter for instance can speak on any academic topic extemporaneously but I shudder at the possibility of giving presentations. I found that practicing the presentation outside the classroom several times until it's "in your head" really helps. Relying on too many notes heightens the anxiety. I know you will be successful! Making some mistakes is okay - just recover and move on without making a big deal about it. Sending good karma your way friend.

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Thank you so much! Yeah, it really heightens my anxiety. Making me so much nervous! I sometimes feel like I want to ran away. But it's part of work. If I want to get promoted and stepped up the ladder. I really got to show my best. Thank you for making me feel more confident.

[Daisymom]

Your colleagues are probably bigger fools than you are… That’s the truth… Go out there and nail it! And then have a cookie 🍪

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Hahaha yeah. Your right about that. Most of them, can't speak properly in front of an audience. Yah I can do this and I am surely going to buy myself a cookie treat hehehe.

[Daisymom in reply to Hidden]

Good for you! Share your cookie when you’re done