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How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 4:31pm On May 01, 2019 |
pls how do i speak in front of a crowd without getting nervous or without my heart beating fast @ILegendd |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 4:35pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1: pls u contributions are welcome oo |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by emmanuelpopson(m): 4:52pm On May 01, 2019 |
read books on public speaking.. I guess you are to give a seminar in school or you are to make a presentation at work... 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Eagba(m): 5:30pm On May 01, 2019 |
do this two things and u r good; 1 prepare very well for your speech( try to cover all possible areas you might be required to speak/know on/off) 2 imagine the audience as being naked. thank me later 3 Likes |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:16pm On May 01, 2019 |
Eagba: lol number two is funny though |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by middlebelter(m): 7:17pm On May 01, 2019 |
This is a very good topic and I expect Nairalanders to make meaningful contribution instead of trivialising it. Many of us despite our University degrees still find it difficult to address the public but a good way to help such people is to offer useful hints. Remember your contribution here will be a reference point for future research on the same topic on this platform. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:18pm On May 01, 2019 |
emmanuelpopson:no i don't have a presentation i just noticed that when ever i want to speak to a crowd am always shy |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Rubbiish(m): 7:20pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:It has alot to do with ur age How old are u? 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:25pm On May 01, 2019 |
Rubbiish: i don't think it has anything to with my age i have seen kids of about ten years old speaking to a large crowd 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:26pm On May 01, 2019 |
Rubbiish: Pls explain further how does it have to do with my age |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Rubbiish(m): 7:28pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:What kind of crowd are u talking about here? Are u referring to a group of few persons? So i can measure ur level of shyness 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by emmanuelpopson(m): 7:42pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1: its a gradual thing when you wanna talk to. people... but I believe you can make it like not looking people in the eye for a start...look up above thee head and don't be timid.. 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:54pm On May 01, 2019 |
Rubbiish: am talking about a very large crowd that am addressing for the first time |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 7:54pm On May 01, 2019 |
emmanuelpopson: thanks man |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Rubbiish(m): 7:58pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:Reason i asked how old are u? U need to give a sincere answer 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by batcher(m): 8:18pm On May 01, 2019 |
yeah that can be simple if you seek this
method ( 1 ) do a good practice on your vocabulary ( 2 ) get a standing mirror and demostrate as you are practicing face to face to your image ( 3 ) if you have friends the can assist by gathering them and make your speech on their presence assuming them as crowd ( 4 ) don't frown your face ( 5 ) watch some of your word's , but don't try to correct a mistake you have already made to avoid confusion ( 6 ) skip any part you find difficult and ride on ( 7 ) don't try to imagine what the crowd staring at you is up to ( 8 ) don't look at their different faces ( 9 ) never look on the ground to be able to raise your face ( 10 ) free your mind imagine you are standing on that your mirror at home ( 11 ) don't be distracted focus your mind ( 12 ) if you they shayo you can take one or two to boost your morale to be continue 2 Likes |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 8:19pm On May 01, 2019 |
batcher: thank you boss |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Jagaban880: 8:27pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1: practice bro keep practicing bro u can ask ur friendz to act as ur audience..... 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Cas1741: 8:47pm On May 01, 2019 |
Here Are My Some Tips: 1. Nervousness Is Normal. Practice and Prepare! All people feel some physiological reactions like pounding hearts and trembling hands. Do not associate these feelings with the sense that you will perform poorly or make a fool of yourself. Some nerves are good. The adrenaline rush that makes you sweat also makes you more alert and ready to give your best performance. The best way to overcome anxiety is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more. Take the time to go over your notes several times. Once you have become comfortable with the material, practice—a lot, get a friend to critique your performance. 2. Know Your Audience. Your Speech Is About Them, Not You. Before you begin to craft your message, consider who the message is intended for. Learn as much about your listeners as you can. This will help you determine your choice of words, level of information, organization pattern, and motivational statement. 3. Organize Your Material in the Most Effective Manner to Attain Your Purpose. Create the framework for your speech. Write down the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, central idea, and main points. Make sure to grab the audience’s attention in the first 30 seconds. 4. Watch for Feedback and Adapt to It. Keep the focus on the audience. Gauge their reactions, adjust your message, and stay flexible. Delivering a canned speech will guarantee that you lose the attention of or confuse even the most devoted listeners. 5. Let Your Personality Come Through. Be yourself, don’t become a talking head—in any type of communication. You will establish better credibility if your personality shines through, and your audience will trust what you have to say if they can see you as a real person. 6. Use Humor, Tell Stories, and Use Effective Language. Inject a funny anecdote in your presentation, and you will certainly grab your audience’s attention. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story can provide that. 7. Don’t Read Unless You Have to. Work from an Outline. Reading from a script or slide fractures the interpersonal connection. By maintaining eye contact with the audience, you keep the focus on yourself and your message. A brief outline can serve to jog your memory and keep you on task. 8. Use Your Voice and Hands Effectively. Omit Nervous Gestures. Nonverbal communication carries most of the message. Good delivery does not call attention to itself, but instead conveys the speaker’s ideas clearly and without distraction. 9. Grab Attention at the Beginning, and Close with a Dynamic End. Do you enjoy hearing a speech start with “Today I’m going to talk to you about X”? Most people don’t. Instead, use a startling statistic, an interesting anecdote, or concise quotation. Conclude your speech with a summary and a strong statement that your audience is sure to remember. 10. Use Audiovisual Aids Wisely. Too many can break the direct connection to the audience, so use them sparingly. They should enhance or clarify your content, or capture and maintain your audience’s attention. 11. Practice Does Not Make Perfect. Good communication is never perfect, and nobody expects you to be perfect. However, putting in the requisite time to prepare will help you deliver a better speech. You may not be able to shake your nerves entirely, but you can learn to minimize them. 12. Avoid personalized eye contact. This helps calm your nerves and stops you from misreading body language like winks, smiles, frowns, etc. Instead, look above the heads so that it appears you are relating to everyone equally. Don't latch too much on the podium, instead, take strides so that the audience will think that you are in command. 13. Think before you talk and take deep breaths for oxygen. 14. Sip water otherwise, your nervousness creates thirst making you more nervous. Sip water with air of confidence. Good luck. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 8:51pm On May 01, 2019 |
Cas1741: this makes so much sense thanks man |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by obyrich(m): 8:59pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:Close your eyes and speak 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by yusfatedeeprof(m): 9:08pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:Its called anxiety 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 9:20pm On May 01, 2019 |
obyrich:Lol |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by iLegendd(m): 9:41pm On May 01, 2019 |
adeboi1:The only way is making lots of mistakes and learning from them. I have embarrassed myself lots of times in life and that's why I have lots of fun and crazy stories to tell. In fact, I even write about my failures in life as a book and people pay to read them. So, just do it and fail a lot, then shake it off and keep going. One day, you'll make money from your failures just the way I do now. My failures are my assets. What I wrote above sounds inconclusive, but it's the truth. Do what you fear the most. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 11:17pm On May 01, 2019 |
iLegendd: thanks boss even though i expected u to write more than this i learnt something from it though 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by tydi(m): 11:37pm On May 01, 2019 |
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Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by Eagba(m): 5:04pm On May 02, 2019 |
adeboi1:yeah tho, but it work like magic. it puts you in very relax mood, no matter the kind of audience we're talking about. 1 Like |
Re: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd by adeboi1: 10:54pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
Thanks for you comments guys pls keep them coming |
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