Episode 48 - In this episode, we talk about why public speaking and presenting can be difficult, and we give you 13 tips to help you get better in this tricky area.Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:My terrible presentationTrust me - you look better than you thinkWhy we can find public speaking difficult - even scaryGlossophobiaLisa talks to us from a different table about her experienceHave your opening lines preparedFeeling anxiousTapping your fingers (not EFT)Relaxing about not having all the answersUsing a 'car park'A great Psychology Today article on why public speaking is so difficultOur physiologyAnxiety about being anxiousThe stakes are raisedOverestimating the skills needed and the consequencesPeople's statusJudgement and evaluationA new audience or a new ideaTips on speaking in small groupsToastmasters groupsKnowing your subjectEngaging with the audienceSlowing downThinking about breathingConversation, not presentationLess is moreHave a look at this Toastmasters videoTips for larger, more full blown presentationsAccepting that nerves will happenRealising you look much better than you thinkPeople won't react like you expect, and that's okPlanningA beginning, a middle and an endKnowing your audiencePracticeTalking to one person at a timeUse media carefully - Powerpoint can become your enemy easily!Aiming for averageWhat we can learn from TED TalksHave a look at this great video from Chris Anderson at TEDIf you want to do further reading, here's where we got some of the insightsToastmasters InternationalGrammarlyMindtools

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