4. The PhobiaThe Phobia
A fear most common: next to death ;
The underlying feelings:
-Stage fright
-lack in confidence
-spotlight
-what people will comment
- unprepared
“Knowing answer of all questions is no big deal, big deal lies when
you are ready to face the questions inspite of knowing that you do
not know all the answers!!”
5. Is it to late?Is it to late?
Myths:
◦ Its too late now to go and learn the basics
◦ It should have been taught to us in our school
days
STOP giving EXCUSES and work for a
better future
“its never late to start fresh”
6. WHO needs to SPEAK in PUBLIC?WHO needs to SPEAK in PUBLIC?
Politicians?
Entrepreneur?
Teachers?
Nope not only politician or entrepreneur
or teachers!!
We all do public speaking at different levels,
points & time:
After all: Public Speaking is a
Public Affair…
7. Relevance to ProfessionalsRelevance to Professionals
Why?
Its not only about speaking in front of public at large
Presentation in front of Share Holders, board meetings,
annual general meeting
Conduct field research
Business Communication
Speaking in front of strangers, or during first meeting
“Remember, people who are your friends today earlier they
were also unknown to you.”
8. Handy TipsHandy Tips
Just Relax: Aal iz Well!!
Don’t be nervous: If you are, don’t show!
Don’t be afraid of anyone’s comment: Shed off “Log kya
kahenge?” fear…
Eye Contact with the audience
Good Body Language
Prepare, Practice, Present
Material facts, supported with reasoning
Visualize yourself while speaking
People want you to be interesting, ask the participants
to participate
9. Don’tsDon’ts
Do not read directly from screen, notes
etc. (Though u may cheat from mini xerox ) ;)
Do not talk too fast or to slow
Turn back on audience and it shall on you.
Slouch, hands in pockets
No nervous gestures, um, ah, you knows
10. Ten Successful TipsTen Successful Tips
“Be a GURU”“Be a GURU”
Come early & Know the place
It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers hence talk & greet
to the audience before hand
Preparing your content nicely shall lead to confidence and not to
nervousness
Close your eyes take deep breaths and have water to relax
yourself
Visualize giving your speech from start to finish.
The audience wants you to do well
Don’t let them know your nervousness, or else you’ll only be
calling the audience’s attention to mistakes
Concentrate and Focus on the message you are trying to convey
Turn nervousness into positive energy and enthusiasm
Gain experience to build confidence, which shall lead to effective
public speaking