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BY TJ Walker

How can I get over stage fright and nervousness before I give a speech?

The following comes from TJ Walker’s upcoming book “The Wisdom of Your Audience”. Consistently, the worst advice speakers and presenters get, comes from everyone who is NOT your audience. The following gives examples of some of the WORST advice people are often given. It is followed by the advice of your audience. Listen to them. They are your true judge and jury.

How can I get over stage fright and nervousness before I give a speech?

BAD ADVICE:

Your Motivational Guru: “Think positive thoughts and you will have a positive impact.”

Your Speech Coach: “Picture your audience naked and they won’t seem intimidating.”

Your Mother: “Just visualize all of your audience giving you a standing ovation, and it will happen!”

You: “Maybe if I open with a good joke then everyone will laugh and I will feel relaxed.”

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GOOD ADVICE:

Your Audience: “You SHOULD be nervous before giving a speech. Chances are, you are going to bore the hell out of us like most speakers do. Why don’t you try something radical, like actually delivering an interesting, relevant speech full of compelling case studies, stories and examples that will help us improve our businesses or lives.”

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