So lets start with the Seven Principles of Effective Public Speaking? These are actually what helps me work things out with myself... Oh, and I won't post all seven at once, of course! (Spoils the fun.)
1. Perception: Stop trying to be a great “public” speaker.
People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed, and comfortable. In the routine conversations we have every day, we have no problem being ourselves. Yet too often, when we stand up to give a speech, something changes. We focus on the “public” at the expense of the “speaking.” To become an effective public speaker, you must do just the opposite: focus on the speaking and let go of the “public.” Think of it as a conversation between you and the audience. If you can carry on a relaxed conversation with one or two people, you can give a great speech. Whether your audience consists of two people or two thousand and whether you’re talking about the latest medical breakthrough or what you did today at work, be yourself; talk directly to people and make a connection with them.
"The mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you get up to speak in public.
-Roscoe Drummond
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