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fear of speaking in public is universal even actors have stage fright: In his biography, the renowned English actor Laurence Olivier describes his enormous fear of performing in public But
actors learn to use fear to great
advantage By
employing principles that transform it and potent energy So
can you Excel
in making presentations to
discover
how to: Differentiate
between Nervousness
and tension You
will find that nervousness is helpful, but tension is not. It is nervousness
that makes you jump out of the way of a speeding car.
Nervousness = alertness. Tension keeps you glued to the spot
as the car speeds toward you. Tension = paralysis. Rid
yourself of paralyzing tension Through
physical relaxation exercises. There are several; some long
(taking
twenty minutes) some short (taking five minutes). The
latter are particularly helpful as one goes about one’s daily
rounds. And through learning how to prepare mentally before making
a speech. Use
your helpful nerves To
full advantage reasons.
Through understanding why you will allow them to assist
you. Confront
and make friends With
your fear You
will discover that it is your best friend. Increase
your self-awareness In
positive ways For instance, you will find that it is always best to face your fear
-most of all mid-speech!-
and never to turn your back on it. Become a dynamic and expressive
speaker Through practicing some of the same exercises of the imagination
that actors use in preparing to play roles. Gain
mastery of yourself Therefore
of your audience You will have ample time to practice among a group of encouraging
people; and enjoy
giving excellent speeches |