Presenter Needs Advice

[ConnieFoggles]

[Al Smith]

[robert adams]

[ConnieFoggles]

Thanks Al. I'll look into some public speaking sites. I like the idea of channeling my nerves into excitement. I do love blogging and know that I can get that across to my audience!

Robert, imagining them in their underwear is an old trick but a good one!

I did forget to mention because I thought you'd be able to read my mind, that my presentation will be online (on Blog Talk Radio). Here's the link for . Maybe you'd be interested in offering a donation like an ebook or free consultation or help to spread the word about it.

Connie

[Rasby]

[karynsolo]

I have been interviewed numerous times and have even gotten invited to speak in places. I think of everyone as a friend, you speak openly and freely with a friend and you are more relaxed when speaking to friends.

Have a conversation with your friends instead of speaking at them.

I love Radio because people do not look me in the face, and it is easier to just kick back and speak with more ease.

[ConnieFoggles]

Thank you Rasby so much! I will start practicing the breathing now. I'll make a conscious effort to recognize when I'm saying "um" etc.

And karynsolo, yes being on radio is so much easier to me. I doubt I could do the speaking if it was live.

I'm ready for this & going to take the bull by the horns!

Connie

[Rasby]

Connie,

I noticed from your websites that you have a chronic illness. My husband has chronic fatigue syndrome coupled with about a dozen other immune depressing diseases such as fibromyalgia, IBS, etc. So even though I personally do not know what it is like, I certain witness it daily. I applaud your gumption for giving this your all despite the daily problems of an illness.

Go get em' with your presentation.

[karynsolo]

Connie good luck with your presentation, you will do just fine. If it makes you feel any better I too have taken on a new challenge, its called 44 yr old woman going back to school, now that is one scary proposition.

[ConnieFoggles]

You'll do fine! Adult students do well because we want to achieve and be sure to do the correct things.

Keep us posted on how you're doing. Check out the resources for returning adult students too. And enjoy yourself! You're fortunate to be able to continue learning

[emarketer]

[TorontoCarol]

[ConnieFoggles]

I wanted to thank everyone for their advice. I did it! I got callers after my talk and got compliments from them. I also got props from people listening on Blog Talk Radio too.

If anyone is interested in listening to my presentation, I've posted it on one of my blogs. The link for it is .

I feel so good that's it all done & now I'm ready to do more!

Connie

[alexc]

SO I have had more than my fair share of experieces giving lae presentations and speaches so I have quite a few tips for you.

1) Write down every single word of your speach. Do not wing it if you are nervous. Do not just speak fromthe heart and do not just attempt to memorize it. Have it all on note cards and have those cards with you. If you are nervous, every other method of speaking will fail you until you become more comfortable in front of a crowd.

2) Practice your speach often. Several times a day if possible

3) Record yourself on video giving the speach. Watch the video and see where you can improve.

4) Get a test audience to listen to your speach. This way you get both a crowd to speak to, and a chance for feedback before the real deal.

5) There are two types of nervous speach, those who talk too quickly or those who talk too slowly when nervous. You need to figure out which you are and adjust the timing of your speach.

And as it looks like I found this thread too late, good job on your success, it only gets easier from here.

[TorontoCarol]

Hi Connie, just listened to the broadcast. You gave lots of good information and some helpful websites. As someone who also suffers from fibro fog, I appreciated them.

I too believe that blogging is great for those who are not as mobile and may be less able to hold a traditional job. Your passion shines through your speaking.