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Speech Anxiety: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking By John Robert Colombo |
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This article addresses these questions about speech anxiety and the fear of public speaking.
Fear of Public Speaking Speech anxiety is a general term for the sense of fear or panic that overtakes a person when he or she is called upon to speak or otherwise perform in public. There are other ways to refer to it: anxiousness, nervousness, "the jitters," stage fright, fear of public speaking, performance anxiety, etc. It usually strikes when someone has to deliver a presentation before a group of people. It makes little difference whether the audience is large or small, composed of familiar or unfamiliar faces. Psychologists consider speech anxiety to be a special case of what is commonly known as shyness. Read more... |
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Wisdom from business leaders | ||||||||||
One effective technique you can use easily when speaking to help build the strength
of your message and connect better with your audience is to quote from famous leaders.
When you have a business message then quote from business leaders. Here are a few that
you might use.
Knowing something about your customer is just as important as knowing everything about your product. |
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Insights & Quotes from George Torok | ||||||||||
Enjoy, repeat and learn from these pithy quotes from George Torok, as delivered in his executive coaching, speeches and presentation skills training. They reflect the knowledge of principles, techniques and lessons gained from public speaking, keynote speaking and presentation training over the past decade.
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Presentation techniques, tips: articles | ||||||||||
Hundreds of ideas and articles packed with practical advise and examples on how you
can speak with impact. You may read, print and distribute these articles. You may also
reprint them at no charge if you honour the conditions shown. Be sure to keep the bio and
contact line intact. Give credit where credit is due.
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Recommended books | ||||||||||
Secrets of Power Presentations by Peter Urs BenderThe best book on presentations skills. See below under 'Alternative learning options'. 
How to get your point across in 30 seconds or less by Milo FrankGive this book to all your people. Teach them how to waste less time and convey the right information. 
The non-designers design handbook by Robin WilliamsUse four design principles to creative better presentation graphics and slides. This book clearly explains the correct use of fonts. Make it easy for people to read what you want them to read and sell your message - instead of forcing them to sleep through your next PowerPoint presentation. Also insist that your web designers read this book. |
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Alternative learning options | ||||||||||
If you want to improve your presentations but are unwilling or unable to invest the
amount of money required for coaching with George Torok at this time - then you can try
the following two alternative options. When you are ready you can still call George
Torok for your personal coaching to take you to the next level of speaking.
Join Toastmasters. This is a worldwide non-profit association
dedicated to teaching its members presentation skills. It is a club-structured
process - not a classroom. There are no instructors.
Instead the members coach and encourage each other's
development. It is a positive learning environment. They have a
well-structured process for teaching the fundamentals of public
speaking. George Torok continues his membership in Toastmasters
because they helped him so much early in his speaking career.
George Torok makes guest appearances at Toastmaster special
functions and conferences. Most clubs meet weekly - so you have
the opportunity for regular positive reinforcement. If there is
enough interest at your company you can inquire about forming
your own company Toastmasters club. For more information visit
their website www.Toastmasters.org.
Read the bestselling book, Secrets of Power Presentations by
Peter Urs Bender. Bender is known as Canada's Business
Presentation Guru. The book is published around the world and in
more than half a dozen languages. When George Torok started his
speaking career he was advised by a good friend - you must read
this book if you want to be a speaker. This is the best book George
Torok has found on presentation skills. If you speak you must have
it in your briefcase. Before George Torok will coach you he will
ask you to buy and read this book. Reading this book will give you
a great head start on developing your public speaking skills.
You can buy this book in most bookstores. You can also order in bulk for all your managers or sales reps by emailing Coach@Torok.com |
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