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Some people give the same
old business presentation, day after day, week after week,
year after year. It works most of the time, so why mess with
success, right? Well, maybe so, but might it just be possible
that if you polished up the presentation, brought it up to
date, tailored it to speak the to the specific needs of each
unique audience, and eliminated some of those distracting
habits you have that have annoyed more than one prospect and
lost you a sale, you would even greater success? Our Business
Presentation Classes are targeted for the professional
sales rep who needs to give a powerful, effective presentation
every time he comes out of the gate. Isn’t it time that
you refined your presentation skills? Your competition is.
Feeling
some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy.
It shows you care about doing well. But, too much nervousness
can be detrimental. Here's how you can control your nervousness
and make effective, memorable
presentations:
Know
the room. Be familiar with the place in which you will
speak. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice
using the microphone and any visual aids.
Know
the audience. Greet some of the audience as they arrive.
It's easier to speak to a group of friends than to a group
of strangers.
Know
your material. If you're not familiar with your material
or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness will increase.
Practice your speech and revise it if necessary.
Relax.
Ease tension by doing exercises.
Visualize
yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking,
your voice loud, clear, and assured. When you visualize
yourself as successful, you will be successful.
Realize
that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to
be interesting, stimulating, informative, and entertaining.
They don't want you to fail.
Don't
apologize. If you mention your nervousness or apologize
for any problems you think you have with your speech, you
may be calling the audience's attention to something they
hadn't noticed. Keep silent.
Concentrate
on the message -- not the medium. Focus your attention
away from your own anxieties, and outwardly toward your message
and your audience. Your nervousness will dissipate.
Turn
nervousness into positive energy. Harness your nervous
energy and transform it into vitality and enthusiasm.
Gain experience. Experience
builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking.
A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need.
Toastmasters
Madison
"Become
An Effective Public Speaker"
Business
Presentation Quote
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's
the size of the fight in the dog."
Mark Twain
Suggested
Reading:
The
Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great
Presentations
by Ed Barks
Speaking
in Public-Effectively
by Richard Bewes
Your
Public
Speaking Workout
by Dorothy Lynn, Jessica Selasky
Public
Speaking: Strategic Choices
by Laurie L. Haleta
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking (2nd Edition)
by Laurie Rozakis
Elements
of Public
Speaking
by Joseph A. Devito
The
Elements of Speechwriting and Public Speaking
by Jeff Scott Cook
Learning
Tools Suite to accompany The Art of Public Speaking, 4.0 Media
Enhanced Edition
by Stephen E Lucas
Principles
of Public Speaking
by Karen Cornetto
Icebreaker:
A Manual for Public Speaking
by Tom Fisher, Tracey L. Smith
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