Chadani Pandey discusses overcoming the fear of public speaking. While stage fright feels intense, audiences typically do not notice signs of nerves. Like other skills, public speaking improves with practice and feedback. The document also provides tips for using visual aids effectively during presentations. Flipcharts work well for smaller audiences and allow notes to be added during the talk. Computer programs like PowerPoint are now commonly used with projectors for larger groups. Key advice includes keeping visuals simple, colorful, and justified by the content rather than distracting from the speaker. Above all, presenters should control the technology rather than letting it control the presentation.

1. -Chadani Pandey
Public Speaking-Stand Up To Speak and Share
Dare to stand
Stand to speak
Speak to share
Believe it or not, your chances of dying of stage fright are extremely low. You might feel as if you
are dying on the stage, but chances are good your audience won’t
even notice your wobbly knees and sweating armpits. Even the
best speakers today were once the terrified novices. Fear no
more! Public speaking is learning by doing. If an individual
wants to excel his/her public speaking then he/she should be open
to feedbacks. There will be no penalty for failure rather
productive feedbacks for the improvement.
Importance of visual aid in public speaking
Visual aids are the important part of many presentations. The most commonly used media are the
flipchart and computer-based presentation programs. Here are some suggestions for devising
effective visual aids to excel the presentations:
Flipchart -A flipchart mounted on a portable easel/tripod works best when used with a relatively
small audience – 20 or fewer people. A flipchart can be prepared prior to your presentation or can
be drawn during the presentation can also to make the audience occupied. One should use bold
colors and avoid using ink that bleeds through the paper. One should not look at the flipchart when
speaking. Taking a pause while writing and then resuming the speaking on completion can lead to
the clarity of your motive of using flipchart. The use of small strips of masking tape to facilitate
changing the page can be helpful in avoiding the reluctancy.
Computer-based visuals -The technology has given a huge leap in presentation. These days, using
a laptop computer and presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint , Prezi, Keynote and so
forth is the norm. A screen and other equipment, can produce and display dramatic visual aids,
including animation and simulations. Computer-based visuals are becoming the standard for most
technical, educational or business-related presentations covering the large and small audiences,
they can convey simple as well as complex information. A pointer can change the visuals while
walking about the room. To accomplish this a data projector, a device that accepts output from a
computer and projects it onto a screen are needed. Creating the visuals in advance, ensuring all of
the electronic components working together and rehearsing with them results into structured and
effective presentation. More importantly keep your visual aids:
• Visible
• Simple
• Colorful, but don't let them upstage you
• Justified by the content -- not too many or too few slides

2. For effective PowerPoint shows:
• Don't read the slides
• Make your text large
• Choose colors that make the text easier to read
• Use bullets instead of full sentences
• Don't let the text or graphics fly around too much
• Avoid charts and diagrams that are difficult to see
• PowerPoint should be a “visual aid” – not the entire show
Most Importantly -Remember, you control the presentation; don’t let it control you..