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  • -SECCO-
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    • May 2006
    • 1145
    #1

    Your Experience with or Advice on Public Speaking

    I am preparing a presentation for monday right
    now...i have held presentation to smaller groups
    in the past, but the next one is to like 50+ people...

    This to me is quite scary...

    Do you have any experiences or advice
    you would like to share?

    Things to loosen things up, nifty fillers or...?

    Thanks
    what?
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    • CyberHustler
      Masterbaiter
      • Feb 2006
      • 28811
      #2
      don't throw up!

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H59Jwqbm43g
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        • needlive
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          • Nov 2006
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          #3
          Take it easy. Speak as you would speak to anyone. Oh, and be yourself.

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            • -SECCO-
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              • May 2006
              • 1145
              #4
              Originally posted by BuySexProducts
              don't throw up!

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H59Jwqbm43g

              aw shit...i should manage that
              what?

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                • baddog
                  So Fucking Banned
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 107089
                  #5
                  If you believe what you are saying, it will be easy.

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                    • polish_aristocrat
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                      • Jul 2002
                      • 40377
                      #6
                      I hated public speaking in the University, heh
                      I don't use ICQ anymore.

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                        • DHush
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                          • Dec 2006
                          • 3
                          #7
                          Ya... I'd agree with baddog.

                          Familiarity and passion for subject-material can go along way to helping ease any woes.

                          If you're still worried, rehearse the speach until you're not.

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                            • the source
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                              • Apr 2004
                              • 1255
                              #8
                              Do not open with a joke! you set your self up for disaster....lol
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                                • wdsguy
                                  Ryde or Die
                                  • Dec 2002
                                  • 19568
                                  #9
                                  I use to do speech and debate so i'll give this shot.

                                  - Don't stand behind a podium
                                  - make eye contact with your audience
                                  - don't put your hands in your pocket
                                  - use pauses in your speech to emphasis points and let them soak in
                                  - stand up straight but relax
                                  - watch the volume of your voice so its not monotone.
                                  - If you are trying to break the ice try not to do it with a generic joke, what do the audience have in common - perhaps something funny about the industry you are in that everyone can relate to.
                                  - if you are doing a power point presentation, don't defer all the attention to that - it should only supplement your speech.
                                  - try not to use notecards, if you have to - just write a few main points down but you really want to be walking around and making a connection with your audience.

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                                    • -SECCO-
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                                      • May 2006
                                      • 1145
                                      #10
                                      some good points there..

                                      might have a problem in believing in this and feeling some passion
                                      could be quite hard

                                      i'll be speaking on operating figures in the automobile industry
                                      what?

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                                        • DamageX
                                          Marketing & Strategy
                                          • Jun 2001
                                          • 14293
                                          #11
                                          50+ is cake. Open with a joke making fun of yourself, they'll either laugh at you or pity you, but either way you got their attention and you've managed to break the ice.
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                                            • -SECCO-
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                                              • May 2006
                                              • 1145
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by wdsguy
                                              I use to do speech and debate so i'll give this shot.

                                              - Don't stand behind a podium
                                              - make eye contact with your audience
                                              - don't put your hands in your pocket
                                              - use pauses in your speech to emphasis points and let them soak in
                                              - stand up straight but relax
                                              - watch the volume of your voice so its not monotone.
                                              - If you are trying to break the ice try not to do it with a generic joke, what do the audience have in common - perhaps something funny about the industry you are in that everyone can relate to.
                                              - if you are doing a power point presentation, don't defer all the attention to that - it should only supplement your speech.
                                              - try not to use notecards, if you have to - just write a few main points down but you really want to be walking around and making a connection with your audience.

                                              aw nice


                                              i always try not to ...but i always end up with at least one
                                              hand in my pocket and when I make pauses i mostly lose
                                              my train of thought...
                                              what?

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                                                • ravo
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                                                  • Jun 2001
                                                  • 5465
                                                  #13
                                                  If you have the time, take a video of your practice speeches. It's a *huge* eye-opener. Keep practicing and video'ing until you're comfortable.

                                                  And, I'd second wdsguy's advice; those are all key points. I've found that walking around while talking helps me relax, and seems to make it more interesting for the audience.
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                                                    • -SECCO-
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                                                      • May 2006
                                                      • 1145
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by DamageX
                                                      50+ is cake. Open with a joke making fun of yourself, they'll either laugh at you or pity you, but either way you got their attention and you've managed to break the ice.

                                                      so how would you make fun of yourself as an ice breaker?
                                                      what?

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                                                        • SteveLightspeed
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Jul 2001
                                                          • 7940
                                                          #15
                                                          I remember a speaker say this, and it has helped me be much more comfortable in all my public speaking:

                                                          "There are hundreds of people, maybe thousands, that know more about this topic than ME." (he scans the audience, looking at everyone) -- "But I don't see any of them here, so you are going to have to settle for ME!"
                                                          Abra-cadabra!

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                                                            • -SECCO-
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • May 2006
                                                              • 1145
                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by ravo
                                                              If you have the time, take a video of your practice speeches. It's a *huge* eye-opener. Keep practicing and video'ing until you're comfortable.

                                                              And, I'd second wdsguy's advice; those are all key points. I've found that walking around while talking helps me relax, and seems to make it more interesting for the audience.

                                                              oh good one i'll video a practice run tomorrow...thanks
                                                              what?

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                                                                • FreakinWebmaster
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Jan 2003
                                                                  • 935
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by wdsguy
                                                                  I use to do speech and debate so i'll give this shot.

                                                                  - Don't stand behind a podium
                                                                  - make eye contact with your audience
                                                                  - don't put your hands in your pocket
                                                                  - use pauses in your speech to emphasis points and let them soak in
                                                                  - stand up straight but relax
                                                                  - watch the volume of your voice so its not monotone.
                                                                  - If you are trying to break the ice try not to do it with a generic joke, what do the audience have in common - perhaps something funny about the industry you are in that everyone can relate to.
                                                                  - if you are doing a power point presentation, don't defer all the attention to that - it should only supplement your speech.
                                                                  - try not to use notecards, if you have to - just write a few main points down but you really want to be walking around and making a connection with your audience.


                                                                  Very good points but you forgot one...


                                                                  picture the audience naked...

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                                                                    • -SECCO-
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • May 2006
                                                                      • 1145
                                                                      #18
                                                                      Originally posted by FreakinWebmaster
                                                                      Very good points but you forgot one...


                                                                      picture the audience naked...

                                                                      that might just give me a boner though...and cause even more problems
                                                                      what?

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                                                                        • DamageX
                                                                          Marketing & Strategy
                                                                          • Jun 2001
                                                                          • 14293
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by Eminem 4 Live
                                                                          so how would you make fun of yourself as an ice breaker?
                                                                          That certainly depends on the audience, but a good idea is to take a shot at your human traits, such as relate something funny (true or fictional) that happened to you the same morning. It can be totally unrelated to the topic you're gonna be talking about, in fact it's recommended that it is. That way you take focus away from people waiting to punch a hole in your story/topic right away.
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                                                                            • shekinah
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • May 2006
                                                                              • 8452
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Just be yourself and be calm when speaking and you should know what you're talking about so that people hearing you might believe and agree as to what you say.

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                                                                                • AsianRain
                                                                                  Registered User
                                                                                  • Oct 2006
                                                                                  • 68
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  Toastmasters

                                                                                  Try the following site:

                                                                                  http://www.toastmasters.org/

                                                                                  Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to making people better public speakers. There is a free download of thier Top 10 hints as well as more information for those who want to develop public speaking skills.

                                                                                  Cheers, AR+

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                                                                                    • -SECCO-
                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                      • May 2006
                                                                                      • 1145
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      thanks all...didn't expect this much...

                                                                                      was expecting a few lame jokes...gfy style
                                                                                      what?

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                                                                                        • Missie
                                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                                          • Oct 2006
                                                                                          • 372
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          Yes, Toastmasters is probably the best thing for anyone who has to deliver public speeches and isn't comfortable doing it.

                                                                                          Rule #1
                                                                                          KNOW YOUR STUFF inside out. Especially if it's serious talk to serious people. No matter how uncomfortable you are, if you project the image that you KNOW what you're talking about and not just faking it, you'll do just fine. Keep it as simple as possible, relate the facts, numbers, etc., don't try to impress with big words or elaborate vocabulary.

                                                                                          Rule #2
                                                                                          KNOW your audience. What are they there for? What do THEY want to hear from you? It's not so much what you say that is important, it's HOW you say it and how it is perceived by your audience.

                                                                                          Rule #3
                                                                                          Speak loud and clear, but don't shout. Nothing better than a monotone voice to put the whole room to sleep, and fast. Try not to hesitate too much or look for your words, make sure you're well prepared but don't give the impression that you're babbling from memory.

                                                                                          Rule #4
                                                                                          Make eye contact with people in the room, most importantly those you want to impress, do business with, etc.

                                                                                          Don't just talk and talk and talk, try to incorporate images, graphics, or a slide presentation. Make it colorful with vibrant or vivid colors without looking like a rainbow or fireworks.

                                                                                          Ask questions, make people think for a few seconds, then give the answer. Try to interact with them, bring them into your speech indirectly.

                                                                                          I would leave generic jokes completely out of your speech, you never know who you're going to offend, there's always someone who's going to take something the wrong way.

                                                                                          Best of luck with your speech!

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                                                                                            • -SECCO-
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                                                                                              • May 2006
                                                                                              • 1145
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by Missie
                                                                                              Best of luck with your speech!

                                                                                              Missie

                                                                                              thanks
                                                                                              what?

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                                                                                                • fuhkinglou
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                                                                                                  • Jul 2006
                                                                                                  • 951
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  Originally posted by Eminem 4 Live
                                                                                                  that might just give me a boner though...and cause even more problems
                                                                                                  If you can hold a boner in front of 50+ people you should be proud.

                                                                                                  I've found that when you're on stage people give you an air of respect. They're there to see you. They want you to be good. They are secretly rooting for you not to be bad. So just be confident, do your bit on stage and get off. Answering questions is different because then people are trying to show how smart they are. Thats when things get annoying.

                                                                                                  Good Luck!
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                                                                                                    • selena
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                                                                                                      • Aug 2004
                                                                                                      • 7995
                                                                                                      #26
                                                                                                      I don't have vast experience with it, but thus far a couple of things have gotten me through okay

                                                                                                      a) Know your material inside and out, front and back. That doesn't necessarily mean just memorize it, but *know* it.

                                                                                                      b) Looking out at an audience can be overwhelming; like a vast sea of faces. Put the human factor back in it. When you first take your place, find about three people spread out through the crowd, and look directly at them. As you talk, visually 'touch bases' back with those faces.

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                                                                                                        • 12clicks
                                                                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                          • Jan 2001
                                                                                                          • 19815
                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          yeah, the top thing is to know the subject you're going to speak about. If you know it inside and out, you can speak with conviction, authority, and comfort. Once you can do that, it really doesn't matter if you stumble a few times. You also don't need any type of written help past a single note card with reminders of topics you want to hit.

                                                                                                          I don't often public speak (therefore I'm always a bit nervous when I do it) but when I do, its about things I really know (I've given my thoughts on traffic, the state of the internet, etc. a few times over the years and my style was always hidden by my knowledge.

                                                                                                          Know the topic! Then speak with your hands to keep them out of your pockets. If there is a podium, pretend there isn't and walk around the stage engaging the audience.
                                                                                                          I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

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                                                                                                            • 12clicks
                                                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                              • Jan 2001
                                                                                                              • 19815
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              oh, and be yourself. if you're funny, be funny, if you're not, for god sakes don't try to be for the first time on stage! it will not work!
                                                                                                              I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

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                                                                                                                • ForteCash
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                                                                                                                  • Feb 2006
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                                                                                                                  #29
                                                                                                                  Originally posted by BuySexProducts
                                                                                                                  don't throw up!

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                                                                                                                    • -SECCO-
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                                                                                                                      • May 2006
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                                                                                                                      #30
                                                                                                                      thanks again...some more great advice
                                                                                                                      what?

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                                                                                                                        • JayDeeZee
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                                                                                                                          • Aug 2006
                                                                                                                          • 3595
                                                                                                                          #31
                                                                                                                          I took a course in school about public speaking. The one thing that really helped was.....

                                                                                                                          Know your conclusion word for word.

                                                                                                                          Practice it more than anything else because the conclusion is what people remember more than anything.

                                                                                                                          and if you really start to bomb, you can jump into the conclusion early.

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                                                                                                                            • Babagirls
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                                                                                                                              • Feb 2001
                                                                                                                              • 18812
                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              take a couple shots of vodka 20 mins before going on stage.




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                                                                                                                                • -SECCO-
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                                                                                                                                  • May 2006
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                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by JayDeeZee
                                                                                                                                  I took a course in school about public speaking. The one thing that really helped was.....

                                                                                                                                  Know your conclusion word for word.

                                                                                                                                  Practice it more than anything else because the conclusion is what people remember more than anything.

                                                                                                                                  and if you really start to bomb, you can jump into the conclusion early.
                                                                                                                                  nice one..thanks
                                                                                                                                  what?

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                                                                                                                                    • -SECCO-
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                                                                                                                                      • May 2006
                                                                                                                                      • 1145
                                                                                                                                      #34
                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by Babagirls
                                                                                                                                      take a couple shots of vodka 20 mins before going on stage.
                                                                                                                                      i have warmed up with a beer before....but that was when i presented
                                                                                                                                      things i knew alot about..
                                                                                                                                      what?

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                                                                                                                                        • JayDeeZee
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                                                                                                                                          • Aug 2006
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                                                                                                                                          #35
                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by Eminem 4 Live
                                                                                                                                          nice one..thanks
                                                                                                                                          No problem

                                                                                                                                          Good Luck!

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                                                                                                                                            • EBORG9
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                                                                                                                                              • Oct 2006
                                                                                                                                              • 1823
                                                                                                                                              #36
                                                                                                                                              Originally posted by BuySexProducts
                                                                                                                                              don't throw up!

                                                                                                                                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H59Jwqbm43g
                                                                                                                                              OMG, I couldn't stop laughing cuz i knew it was coming.
                                                                                                                                              Was that white russian?

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                                                                                                                                                • thebossxxx
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                                                                                                                                                  • Dec 2005
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                                                                                                                                                  #37
                                                                                                                                                  Most Important tips: Be prepared have confidence and believe in yourself!Good luck!


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                                                                                                                                                    • reynold
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                                                                                                                                                      • Oct 2002
                                                                                                                                                      • 51271
                                                                                                                                                      #38
                                                                                                                                                      One thing--you don't appear as nervous in the eyes of the audience as what you might think.. Therefore, just keep thinking that you're doing good with your presentation.

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                                                                                                                                                        • Agent 488
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                                                                                                                                                          • Feb 2006
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                                                                                                                                                          #39
                                                                                                                                                          finally going to aa, lc?

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